Jimmy Dean Breakfast Casserole

• 1 lb Jimmy Dean sausage (regular)
• 10 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups bread cubes
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced (optional)
• 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup green onion, thin-sliced (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0F.
2. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until throughly cooked and no longer pink.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, mustard and salt; stir well.
4. Distribute half of the bread evenly in a buttered 9 by 13x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half the pepper, half the cheese, half the sausage and half of the optional ingredients.
5. Repeat layering using remaining bread, pepper, cheese, sausage and optional ingredients.
6. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole; Bake uncovered for 55 to 60 minutes, or until eggs are set; tent with release foil if top begins to brown to quickly.

sausage, eggs, milk, mustard, salt, bread cubes, cheddar cheese, black pepper, mushroom, tomatoes, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jimmy-dean-breakfast-casserole-138222 (may not work)