Jen whips up this hot and spicy egg bake for all the good little Sutter boys (and girls) Christmas morning…

Instructions

• 8 slices of white bread, crust removed and cubed
• 1 pound HOT Jimmy Dean Sausage cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 eggs, lightly beaten add a dash of salt and black peppa’
• 2 2/3 cups milk

Directions

Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Layer bread, sausage and 1 cup of cheese in pan. Combine eggs and milk and pour over bread, sausage and cheese mixture.Cover the top of that with the remaining cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning set out on the counter for 30 minutes before putting in the oven. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 45-50 minutes.

Christmas morning brunch would not be the same without the ooooh’s and ahhh’s of Gramie Sutter’s Almond Egg Soufflé…

Ingredients

• 10 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cubed (about 4 cups)
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2-2/3 cups milk
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions

In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer a fourth of the bread and cheese. Repeat three times. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, salt and extract; pour over top. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Yield: 6-8 servings.