December 31st, 2009
Casseroles?…New Year’s Day Breakfast…Recipes…Delaware Beaches…Ocean City, Maryland…Delray Beach, Florida…
Never know who is staying over for New Year’s? Waking up tomorrow morning to face hungry guests could be easier than you think with the perfect morning casseroles. They are easy to make; anyone can cook them.
But, what is a casserole? It is from the French for “saucepan”. The casseroles today used are a modern invention. In the 18th century they consisted of rice that was pounded, pressed, and filled with a flavorful mixture of meats like chicken or sweetbreads. After the 1870s casseroles changed to what we make today.
Common in most nations, they became more popular in America around the 1950s. New lightweight metal containers appeared on the market; the earthware containers then became a thing of the past. And, really, by the 1970s casseroles took on a less-than sophisticated image.
Nevertheless, casseroles are the perfect dish when serving a hungry crowd.
The following 2 recipes are usually served for breakfast or brunch and definitely great for busy holiday mornings!!
Sausage & Egg Casserole
1 lb. sausage
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 slices cubed bread
1 cup grated cheese
Crumble sausage, fry and then drain off fat.
Mix remaining ingredients and add sausage. Pour in greased casserole, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Bake uncovered in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes until brown.
It serves 4 and can be doubled.
Egg Casserole
1 lb. sausage
1 block shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices buttered bread
5 eggs
2 cups Half & Half (you can use milk too)
1 tsp. dry mustard
Fry sausage and drain off fat.
Mix all ingredients except bread.
Place egg slices in a casserole dish
Pour mixed ingredients over the bread.
Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 40 to 60 minutes.
Note: It can be made ahead of time and frozen.
Make it your own and enjoy it!!!
See you…
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