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                             TAHOE  BRUNCH

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Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Text Import

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 12      slices        white bread -- crusts removed
  3      tbsp.         butter -- softened
    1/2  c.            butter
    1/2  lb.           fresh mushrooms -- sliced
  2      c.            thinly sliced yellow onions
  1 1/2  lb.           mild Italian sausage
  1      lb.           cheddar cheese -- grated
  5                    eggs
  2 1/2  c.            milk
  1      tsp.          dry mustard
  1      tsp.          nutmeg
  2      tbsp.         fresh parsley


   Butter bread with softened butter; set aside.  In a 10-12 inch
skillet melt 1/2 cup butter and slowly brown mushrooms and onions
until tender.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Set aside.
Cook sausage and cut into bite size pieces.  In greased 11 x 7
shallow casserole layer 1/2 bread then mushroom mixture, sausage,
and then cheese.  Repeat ending with cheese.  In medium sized bowl
mix eggs, milk, mustard, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8
teaspoon pepper. Hand beat.  Pour over casserole.  Cover and
refrigerate overnight.  Sprinkle parsley over casserole before
baking.  Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until bubbly.



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