STEPFAMILY ASSOCIATION

Breakfast Bake with Sausage Patties
Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:
4 slices bread, crusts removed
6 to 8 sausage patties, cooked
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup diced tomato
1 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
salt and pepper
6 large eggs
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning or seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika, optional

PREPARATION:
Tear bread into small pieces and sprinkle in bottom of a lightly
 buttered 2-quart casserole.
 Arrange sausage patties over the bread; sprinkle with green onion,
 tomato, then the cheese.
Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and remaining
seasonings.
Pour slowly over cheese layer.
Refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.
If refrigerating overnight, take casserole out of refrigerator
about 1/2 hour before baking.
Bake at 350°f for 40 to 45 minutes, until set in middle.