Wake up to Holiday flavor

Friday, September 5, 2014
Overnight Breakfast Casserole ©Blue Moon Studio, Inc.

Don't save all the great food for holiday meals -- make any morning special with some simple, hearty and flavorful break­fast recipes the whole family will want to wake up to.

*Make Overnight Breakfast Casserole the night before, then just heat it up in the morning.
*Set out some Amazing Breakfast Muffin Cups -- they're perfect for people who like to graze throughout the morning.
*Breakfast Pizzas with sausage are quick, fun and delicious -- and loved by everyone, from the picky kids, to the uncle who's never satisfied.
*Sweet & Savory Bruschetta will become your new go-to recipe that makes you proud when you're asked to bring an appetizer or a brunch dish to share.

Get more satisfying ways to wake up your holiday breakfasts at www.johnsonville.com.

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Serves: 12

2 packages (12 ounces each) Johnsonville Original Breakfast Sausage Links
6 English muffins, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup (4 ounces) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
12 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup bacon bits

Cook sausage according to package directions. Cool slightly; cut into

1/4-inch pieces.

In greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, layer half the English muffin cubes and half the cooked sausage. Repeat layers.

Drizzle with butter and top with cheese, onion and red pepper.

In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over casserole. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and refrig­erate overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 min­utes before baking. Uncover and bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Let stand 5 minutes.

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