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portugese egg casserole

Recipe by
Ellen Keefe
Holyoke, MA

It is a great dish to serve instead of eggs. It goes well with fresh fruit, and hot coffee.

yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For portugese egg casserole

  • 2 lb
    jimmy dean sausage
  • 1/2
    loaf of french bread
  • 2 c
    mexican shredded cheese
  • 8
    eggs
  • 21/2 c
    milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make portugese egg casserole

  • 1
    Brown sausage and break up into small pieces. Cut bread into cubes and place in a 9 x 12 buttered dish. Cover bread with cheese. Sprinkle sausage over cheese.
  • 2
    Mix together eggs, milk, and spices.(I use salt and pepper, but my friend uses dill to taste as well- beat well. Pour over contents in the baking dish and tilt pan to spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • 3
    Bake at 300 degrees for 60 minutes.

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