PAULA DEEN SAUSAGE CASSEROLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a deep 13 by 9-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large frying pan.
• Add the onion and saute over medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the hash browns and break apart.
• Saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
• In a second frying pan, saute the sausage, breaking apart large clumps. When the sausage is cooked through, remove it from pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and mustard, briskly to blend.
• To assemble, spread the onions and hash browns evenly at the bottom of the greased dish.
• Place the bread cubes evenly on top of hash browns.
• With a slotted spoon distribute sausage as the third layer.
• Pour the milk and egg mixture over these layers.
• Add Parmesan as the next layer, while then adding the Cheddar.
• *Cook's Note: Save a few tablespoons of cheddar for the last 10 minutes of baking, where you can add a fresh topping of melted cheddar.
• Bake the casserole, uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes, drain well on paper towels.
• Cut and discard the crusts from the bread. Cut the slices in half and arrange in a single layer in a prepared baking dish, cutting pieces to fit as necessary to cover the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with the sausage and cheese.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, seasoned salt, and pepper. Carefully pour the mixture over the cheese.
• Bake casserole until set and golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.