Monday's Munchies

Many of us are wonderful cooks and generous about sharing our recipes. Mondays are for "make it happen" people. What could be a better way to encourage each other and create than to share what is going on in our kitchens.



Rib Stickin' Good

Here is another gem from the kitchen of Patti Berry. This one is good for a cold winter morning!

1 pound ground pork sausage, with sage flavoring (Jimmy Dean makes one)

10 slices bacon

6 slices white bread, toasted and cut into cubes

1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1 tsp mustard powder

1/2 tsp salt

6 eggs, beaten

2 cups milk

Crumble sausage in medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until evenly brown, drain. Cook bacon until very crispy, drain and cut or break into 1/2 inch pieces.

In medium bowl, mix together the cooked sausage, bacon, toasted white bread, cheeses, mustard powder, salt, eggs and milk. Pour into a greased preferably slightly smaller than 9x13 baking dish. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 350.

Cover and bake 45-60 minutes. Uncover and reduce oven temperature to 325. Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until set. Cut into pieces to serve.

A special thanks to Patti Berry for this great recipe!