Busters Recipes

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

    1      pound         ground pork
    1      small         onion -- chopped
    1      clove         garlic -- minced
    1      teaspoon      salt
      1/2  teaspoon      Italian seasoning
      1/4  teaspoon      crushed hot red pepper
    4                    eggs
    2      cups          milk
      1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
    4      cups          Italian or French bread -- cut into 1" cubes
    1 1/2  cups          shredded Cheddar cheese

1. In a large skillet, cook ground pork, onion, and garlic over medium-high
heat, stirring often to break up meat, until pork loses its pink color, about
5 minutes. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and hot red pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt,
and black pepper.
3. In a lightly buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spread 2 cups bread cubes.
Cover with pork mixture. Spread remaining 2 cups bread cubes over pork
mixture, then sprinkle on Cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture over all, cover
with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven until egg mixture is set and top is browned, 50
to 60 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.