Breakfast Casserole

This is the recipe from the Ward Christmas Brunch 2008

1 lb of Italian Pork Sausage (Cooked, drained, crumbled) OR 1 lb. ham or bacon
4 1/2 C. cubed day old bread
2 C. shredded sharp cheese
10 eggs, slightly beaten
4 C. milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
Pepper, to taste
1/2 C. mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1/2 C. tomatoes, peeled and chopped (optional)

Butter a 9 X 13 pan. Put bread in pan. Sprinkle with cheese. In separate bowl combine eggs, milk and spices. Pour egg/milk mixture over bread/cheese. Sprinkle sausage and optional ingredients on top. At this stage you can cover and chill overnight, if you want to prepare ahead. If not, let sit for 10 min before putting in the oven. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly.

Biscuits

I found this recipe in an old ward cookbook of my Mom's. I thought they were great.

3 C. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 T. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 C. margarine, room temp.
1 egg, beaten
1 C. milk

Combine dry ingr. Cut margarine in. Separately beat together egg and milk. Add egg and milk. Mix well. You may need to add more flour until dough is not sticky. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into biscuits. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Bake on highest rack. Makes 24. For my family of 4/5 I would probably half this recipe.