Sausage Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups herb croutons
• 2 cups shredded American cheese
• 1 lb. hot Jimmy Dean sausage
• 1 lb. medium Jimmy Dean sausage
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 2 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup milk
• 1 can chopped green chilies (opt.)
• 1 can mushroom soup

Directions

Spread 2 1/2 cups herb croutons in bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Use enough to cover bottom of pan. Top with 2 cups shredded American cheese. Brown and drain 2 pounds sausage; spread on top of cheese. Beat 4 eggs. Add 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard and 2 1/2 cups milk (and 1 small can chopped green chilies, opt.). Pour egg mixture over casserole and refrigerate overnight. Before baking, dilute 1 can mushroom soup with 1/2 cup milk and pour over all. Bake at 300 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours; do not overbake. Serve immediately.

By Robin from Washington, IA