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Brie and Sausage Brunch Bake

I've made this brunch bake for holidays, as well as for a weekend at a friend's cabin, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's make-ahead convenient, reheats well and even tastes great the next day. —Becky Hicks, Forest Lake, Minnesota

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 50 min. + standing

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
1 small onion, chopped
8 cups cubed day-old sourdough bread
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/2 pound Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
8 eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 green onions, sliced

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until
meat is no longer pink; drain.
Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with
sausage mixture, red peppers, Brie and Parmesan cheeses and basil.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, mustard, pepper and salt;
pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake,

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Brie and Sausage Brunch Bake (continued)

Directions (continued)

uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted
near the center comes out clean.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until
cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle
with green onions. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 424 calories, 31 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 237 mg cholesterol, 779 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.