Brunch Casserole

An Easy Make-Ahead Recipe

A make-ahead brunch casserole made with Italian sausage, onion, rice, Rice Krispies, cheese and eggs. This hearty breakfast casserole contains no bread.Serve for breakfast or brunch with fresh fruit or sliced tomatoes.

As there is no bread in this recipe, the filling is made up of rice and Rice Krispies cereal. The cereal gives it a nice flavor that goes well with the sausage.

This is a hearty make-ahead breakfast casserole recipe that is quick and easy to make for your family or guests. Just add a fruit salad and maybe some muffins and you can enjoy a relaxing morning.

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Make-Ahead Brunch Casserole

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Baking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredient List:

2-1/2 pounds ground Italian breakfast sausage
1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
2/3 cup cooked rice
4-1/2 cups Rice Krispies (save 3/4 cup for topping)
1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
6 eggs
2-15 ounce cans cream of celery soup

Kitchen Equipment Needed

9" x 13" baking dish

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2: Fry the Italian sausage and onions together in a frying pan. Cool and drain well.

Step 3: In a 9" x 13" glass baking dish, layer 1/2 of each; cooked rice, Rice Krispies (save out 3/4 cup for topping), sausage, and shredded cheese.

Step 4: Repeat with a second layer of each.

Step 5: Beat the six eggs and two cans of soup together and pour evenly over the top.

Step 6: Top with remaining 3/4 cup of Rice Krispies cereal.

Step 7: Bake at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

Step 8: Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Makes 9-12 servings.

**This breakfast casserole can also be made the night before.

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