Breakfast On The Patio

Linda’s Favorite …Jimmy Dean®
Breakfast Casserole

1 package regular flavor Jimmy Dean® Pork Sausage

10 eggs, lightly beaten

3 cups milk

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 teaspoon salt

6 cups cubed bread

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped (optional)

½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

½ cup thin-sliced green onions (optional)

Preheat oven to 325°F. In large skillet, cook sausage over

medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly

cooked and no longer pink. In a large mixing bowl,

combine eggs, milk, mustard and salt; stir well. Distribute

half the bread evenly in a buttered 9x13 x2 inch baking dish.

Sprinkle with half the pepper, half the cheese, half the

sausage and half of each optional ingredient. Repeat layering

using remaining bread, pepper, cheese, sausage and optional

ingredients. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole. Bake

uncovered for 55-60 minutes or until eggs are set. Tent with

foil if top begins to brown too quickly.

Note: May be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to

12 hours before baking. This makes 6 servings.

Serves 6

Bran Muffins

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup sugar

1 tablespooon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups Kellogg’s® All Bran® Original cereal

1 ¼ cups fat-free milk

1 egg

¼ cup vegetable oil

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the All Bran, cereal

And milk. Let stand 2 minutes or until cereal softens.

Add egg and oil. Beat well, add flour mixture, stirring

only until combined.

Portion evenly into twelve 2 ½ inch muffing pan cups

coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 400° F about 20 minutes or until golden brown

Makes 12 muffins