Sausage Breakfast Casserole

6 slices white bread
Butter or margarine
1 lb. ground sausage
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Longhorn cheese (mild cheddar)
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 c. half and half
1/2 tsp. salt

Trim crust from bread slices; reserve crusts for another use. Spread butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Place bread slices, buttered side up, in bottom of a lightly greased 13x9x2 baking dish. Set aside.

Brown sausage in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain. Spoon sausage over bread; sprinkle with cheese. Combine eggs, half and half, and salt; pour over cheese. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.

Remove from refrigerator; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden.

8 servings