Serve fresh fruit and juice with this make-ahead casserole for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
For 8:
1 (12 ounces) package link sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 slices sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 1/2 cups milk, divided
6 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 (19 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
For 16:
2 (12 ounces) packages link sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
16 slices sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
5 cups milk, divided
12 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp dried basil
2 (19 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
For 24:
3 (12 ounces) packages link sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
24 slices sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups (24 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
7 1/2 cups milk, divided
18 large egg, lightly beaten
2 1/4 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
3 (19 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
For 32:
4 (12 ounces) packages link sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
32 slices sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups (32 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 cups milk, divided
24 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp dried marjoram
2 tsp dried basil
4 (19 3/4-ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
Brown sausage in a large skillet; drain well, and set aside.
Place bread into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish or disposable aluminum foil pan. Top bread pieces with cheese and sausage.
Combine 2 cups milk and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and pour over top of bread mixture.
Cover and chill 8 hours.
Combine soup with remaining 1/2 cup milk and pour over casserole.
Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Serve casserole immediately.
Yield: 8 servings.
Note: To serve 16, prepare Sausage-and-Egg Casserole recipe twice using 2 (13 x 9 x 2-inch) baking dishes; to serve 24, use 3 baking dishes, and bake in two ovens. To serve 32, use 4 baking dishes, and bake in two ovens.
Bake casserole at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 to 25 minutes.
