A friend gave me a pound of Jimmy Dean sausage. I have zero experience with this type of sausage, so I asked Grok for a suggested recipe.
Grok: Here’s a quick and tasty recipe for Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole using your Jimmy Dean hot pork sausage:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Jimmy Dean hot premium pork sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 6 slices white bread, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced bell peppers or onions for extra flavor
Instructions:
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Cook Sausage: In a large skillet, crumble and cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked (about 7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat. If using bell peppers or onions, sauté them with the sausage until softened.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and ground mustard until well combined.
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Assemble Casserole: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish. Sprinkle cooked sausage (and veggies, if using) over the bread. Pour the egg mixture evenly over everything. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Chill (Optional): Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight for best results (this allows the bread to soak up the egg mixture). If you’re short on time, you can bake it right away.
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Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
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Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve hot. Pairs well with a side of fruit or a simple green salad.
Notes:
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Spicy Kick: The hot sausage adds a nice heat, but you can mix in some regular sausage if you want to tone it down.
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Make Ahead: This is perfect for breakfast or brunch and can be prepped the night before.
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Leftovers: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the microwave or oven.
Grok: Enjoy your meal! If you’d like another recipe (e.g., sausage pasta, stuffed peppers, or sausage balls), let me know.