Blarney Breakfast Bake Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 10 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups cubed day-old bread
• 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, tomatoes, cheeses and sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Pour egg mixture over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.