Charlene's Recipe

Sausage & Cheese Omelet Bake

Category: Breakfast

Serves 8
Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes

1 pkg. (12 oz)Sausage Patties OR Original Sausage Links
12 slices honey wheat bread, crusts removed, lightly toasted
1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
6 eggs
1/4 tsp. each: salt and pepper
3 cups milk

Cook sausage according to package directions; drain on paper toweling. Cut sausage into bite-size pieces; set aside. Place 6 of the bread slices in bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Top with layers of half each of the sausage, broccoli, onion and cheese. Repeat layers of sausage, broccoli and onion. Beat eggs and seasonings in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add milk, beating well after each addition. Pour over ingredients in baking pan; cover. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese; bake an additional 15 minutes or until center is set and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting to serve.