BRUNCH CASSEROLE

This is a new version of an old favorite!  It’s yummy!

 

1 teaspoon butter
7 slices white bread, cubed

1 pound kielbasa, thin sliced (1/4th inch)
3 cups sharp cheddar, grated

2/3 cup celery diced
1 onion, sliced & diced

½ cup diced green pepper 
2 cups milk

6 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon hot prepared mustard
½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 can undiluted mushroom soup

Directions:

Prepare a 9”X 13” pan by coating with butter.  Combine the bread cubes, sliced sausage, cheese, celery, onions, & peppers in a large bowl.  Place mixture in prepared baking dish.  Blend the eggs, mayonnaise, milk mustard, salt & pepper & pour over the bread mixture. Whisk the soup in a bowl to blend & spread over the top of the casserole.  Cover with plastic wrap & store overnight in the refrigerator. When ready to bake. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees & bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the mixture is bubbling & browned on top.  Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.  Serves 8.