Ericka's Breakfast Casserole

Basic Breakfast Casserole

6 slices bread, cubed
1 1/2 C cheddar cheese, shredded (or half Swiss Cheese)
2 cups milk
4 - 6 eggs, beaten
1/2 t. dry mustard or 1 T. prepared mustard
1 t. minced onion
1/4 t. cayenne pepper

1-2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

1 1/2 T. butter

In greased 9x13-inch pan, spread bread pieces, then cheese. Beat milk, eggs, dry mustard, onion and seasonings. Pour over cheese. Dot with butter, cover pan and refrigerate overnight.
Bake one hour at 350 degrees F.

***Spinach or Broccoli Breakfast Casserole***
Spread over bread pieces and top with cheese. Then follow recipe:
1 C cooked chopped spinach or broccoli (well-drained)
½ C mushrooms, sliced and sautéed

***Sausage Breakfast Casserole***
Spread over bread pieces and top with cheese. Then follow recipe:
3/4 pound sausage, cooked and crumbled (about 1 ½ Cups, can use ham or other meat)
Sauté ½ C mushrooms, ¼ C chopped green peppers. ¼ cup chopped onions in 1 Tbls butter or oil