Blarney Breakfast Bake

I got this recipe from my mom, and I used it when I served an Irish brunch to my neighbors for St. Patrick’s Day.

—KERRY AMUNDSON OCEAN PARK, WA



PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 50 MIN. + STANDING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


1 pound bulk pork sausage

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

1 large onion, chopped

10 eggs, lightly beaten

3 cups 2% milk

2 teaspoons ground mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

6 cups cubed day-old bread

1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper jack cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.

2. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half the bread cubes, tomatoes, cheeses and sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Pour egg mixture over the top.

3. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.