Sourdough Bread Egg And Sausage Casserole (Cathie'S Casserole)

• 1 large sourdough bread (fresh loaf, approx 8-10 cups cubed)
• 12 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons dried thyme or 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1 lb breakfast sausage, fried and crumbled drained and cooled
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 1 cup havarti cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• butter, to grease pan
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

1. Butter a large deep casserole dish.
2. Cube or shred by hand a loaf of sour dough bread.
3. Fry sausage until cooked crumbled into chunks drain and cool.
4. Wisk eggs, spice, milk, salt, pepper together.
5. Place a single layer of bread cubes in pan bottom.
6. Sprinkle 1/2 of each cheese on top of bread.
7. Sprinkle 1/2 of sausage on top of cheese and bread.
8. Layer rest of bread and cheese and sausage as before.
9. Pour egg mixture over bread layers.
10. Dot top of casserole with butter cubes.
11. Refrigerate overnight or 4 hours minimum covered in foil.
12. Preheat oven 350 degrees and bake uncovered 35-45 minutes.
13. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

bread, eggs, thyme, sausage, cheddar cheese, havarti cheese, milk, butter, butter, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sourdough-bread-egg-and-sausage-casserole-cathies-casserole-347596 (may not work)