SPICY SAUSAGE & APPLE OVERNIGHT CASSEROLE

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For many years I've hosted Mother's Day brunch. One year I didn't make this delightfully spicy casserole and thought the family would toss me from my own house! -Dawn Vance, Geneva, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
3 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
12 cups cubed Italian bread
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
9 large eggs
3 cups 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon. Add apples to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 4-6 minutes., In a bowl, combine sausage, apples, bread and cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk and mustard; pour over bread mixture. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as needed or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 202mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Leen Mohammed
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I'm definitely going to be making this casserole again. It's a keeper!


Adesina Faruk
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover sausage and apples.


Ka'ron Grisham
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I love that this casserole can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


San A
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This casserole is my go-to breakfast dish when I have company. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


ahmed magdy
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Faten Brahim
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This casserole was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the overnight cooking method made it so easy to prepare.


Juliet Kasujja
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Overall, I thought the casserole was good, but it wasn't my favorite. I might try a different recipe next time.


Tanveer Gee
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The casserole was a little dry, but it was still tasty. I think I would add more liquid next time.


Madison Rooker
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The casserole was a bit too spicy for my liking, but my husband loved it. I think I'll use a milder sausage next time.


Thuso Mahlake
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The casserole was a little bland for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I think I would add more spices next time.


Faria Borna
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This casserole was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Fatima irfan
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great! I used a different type of sausage and added some extra vegetables.


Busisiwe Gologo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The casserole was cooked evenly and the flavors were amazing.


Nohe Eskiase
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This casserole was delicious! I used a spicy Italian sausage and it gave the dish a nice kick.


Cryto Manager
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavors.


Syed Asif Raza
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The sausage and apples were a great combination, and the overnight cooking method made it so easy to prepare.