Holiday Brunch Casserole

 

2-1/2 c. seasoned croutons

2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1-1/2 lb. ground sausage, browned

6 to 8 eggs

2-3/4 c. milk, divided

3/4 t. dry mustard

1/2 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

10-3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup

 

Arrange croutons in a greased 13"x9" baking pan.  Top with 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, then with sausage.  Blend together eggs and 2-1/4 cups milk in a large bowl; add mustard, salt and pepper and mix well.  Pour egg mixture over sausage; cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.  Just before baking, blend together remaining milk and soup and pour over egg mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for one to 1-1/2 hours.  Serves 8.