Eggs Portuguese
This is from my friend Kelly and her late stepmom Barbara. It’s great if you’re trying to get breakfast ready early for a large-ish group of people. You can prepare it the night before and just put it in the oven in the morning.
- 1 lb. hot bulk sausage or soy/veggie sausage (I’ve done it both ways)
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 4 slices white bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp ground mustard
Crumble and cook sausage until brown. Drain on paper towels. Beat eggs thoroughly; add cheese and balance of ingredients. Add sausage and stir until well-mixed. Pour into an ungreased 3-quart casserole (I’ve used a 9X12 glass pan and it works just fine) and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before baking. Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until top is golden brown. You can also sprinkle some additional cheddar cheese on top and put it back in the oven for just a few minutes to melt it prior to serving.
