Sausage Egg Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb bulk sausage
4 -6 slices bread, remove crusts
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or any cheese)
5 large eggs, slightly beaten
16 ounces half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
tomatoes, slices for garnish
green pepper slices, for garnish

Preparation

In large iron skillet, cook sausage over medium high heat about 8 minutes on each side until done.
Cool. Drain and crumble.
Butter bread.
Place in a casserole, buttered side down.
Sprinkle sausage on bread.
Cover with cheese.
In large mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs, half-and-half, salt, and mustard.
Pour over top of cheese. Let set, refrigerated, for 8 hours.
Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
Garnish with tomato slices and pepper rings.