SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Southwest Breakfast Casserole image

Provided by Little Bee

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices white bread, crust removed
1 lb pork sausage
4 cups colby or 4 cups monterey jack cheese
6 eggs
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups half-and-half
butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

Lightly butter both side of bread slices and place in 9x13-inch baking dish.
In nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown beef sausage; drain well and pat with paper towels. Sprinkle sausage over bread slices.
Sprinkle cheese over sausage. Follow with a layer of chopped green chilies.
In medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add salt, dry mustard and half-and-half. Mix thoroughly. Pour over casserole.
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
To bake, preheat oven to 350°F and bake casserole 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to stand 15 minutes to set. Cut into squares and serve with picante sauce on the side.