christmas brunch bake

corn dogs~!

just kidding folks........
sausage bake

why do i consider this holiday - well there is sage in it, that to me is holiday.
sage makes me salivate, i love it. it is a husky, deep, earthy flavor and oh, it sings with this combo. plus sous chef becca prep (interpretation - night before prep)
so, here it goes, enjoy with a sweet breakfast food. danish, donuts, glazed bread....

8 slices bread, cut up in small cubes
2 c. shredded cheese
1 1/2 lbs. Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage
12 eggs
1 ½ c milk
¾ t. dry mustard
1 can cream of mushroom soup
½ c milk
2-4 TBSP dried onion -

Brown sausage and onion. - drain

In a 9 X 13 put the bread cubes down first.
2nd layer- spread 1 cup cheese
3rd layer - sausage and onion
4th layer - spread 1 cup cheese
5th layer - beat eggs, milk and dry mustard. Pour evenly
Prepare the night before. Leave in fridge overnight.
Before you put in the oven the next morning, combine ½ c milk with soup. Pour evenly over the top.
Bake covered at 300 degrees for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 45 minutes. Should be golden brown on bottom.