Christmas Breakfast Casserole

Categories: Breakfast
Yield: 6 Servings

1 lb Ground pork
1 sm Onion; chopped
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Italian seasoning
1/4 ts Crushed hot red pepper
4 Eggs
2 c Milk
1/4 ts Black pepper
4 c Italian or French bread; cut
-into 1" cubes
1 1/2 c Shredded Cheddar cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook ground pork, onion, and garlic over
medium-high heat, stirring often to break up meat, until pork loses
its pink color, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, Italian
seasoning, and hot red pepper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together
eggs, milk, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. 3. In a
lightly buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spread 2 cups bread cubes.
Cover with pork mixture. Spread remaining 2 cups bread cubes over
pork mixture, then sprinkle on Cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture over
all, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or
overnight. 4. Bake in a 350 degree oven until egg mixture is set and
top is browned, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting
into squares to serve.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #10 by inadayz@lmf.net on Mar 30, 1999

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