SAUSAGE AND LEEK CASSEROLE

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Categories     Breakfast     Bake

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

Oil
2 C leeks, cut in rings, rinsed thoroughly
1/8 t. red pepper flakes
1/4 t. cayenne
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
1 lb. ground pork sausage
1/2 loaf French baguette
1 C. grated Cheddar
1 C. grated pepper jack cheese
6 each large eggs
1/2 C. milk
1/4 C. heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed skillet on med-high heat. Saute the leeks with a pinch of salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, and 1/8 t. cayenne. When the leeks are transparent, raise the heat to high and add the sausage and cook for 8 minutes, or until browned. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together with the cream, milk, the remaining cayenne, a pinch of black pepper and salt. Cut the baguette into cubes and put in the bottom of a 9X9 glass casserole dish. Sprinkle the bread w/ the Cheddar cheese. Pour the sausage and leek mixture and egg mixture on top. Top w/ pepper jack cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Preheat over to 375F. Remove from refrigerator. Put in the middle of the oven and bake for 45 min. or until a knife is removed cleanly from the middle. Remove from oven and allow the casserole to stand for 10 min. before cutting and serving.

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