April 2000

Spring Has Sprung

Brunch is an easy, fun way to entertain and a breakfast casserole is the perfect entree to serve. The best thing about breakfast casseroles, aside from the fact that they taste delicious, is their convenience (see FYI). Most, including this one, are prepared in advance. That will free you up to join the kids in the Easter egg hunt or to spend more time with your guests.

Served to Rave Reviews

The recipe for Charlotte’s Breakfast Casserole was sent to us (by Charlotte, of course) with a request for a rehab. We did, and she served it at a brunch to rave reviews. The recipe is a little different from the usual. It calls for cream of celery soup and hash brown potatoes instead of bread cubes. The one thing that isn’t different is the outcome - it’s wonderful!

Most stores stock the Jimmy Dean 97% Fat Free sausage in the freezer department (usually with the frozen ground turkey).

Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with vegetable oil spray. Brown sausage, drain, blot with paper towels. Put drained sausage in prepared dish. Layer potatoes and cheese on top. In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg substitute, dry mustard, milk, and soup. Pour over sausage mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes.