Smokey Mountain Breakfast Casserole Recipe 
smokey mountain breakfast casseroleIngredients10 eggs (egg beaters are ok)
2 1/2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1/4-1/2 Cup Chopped bell pepper (green or red, both nice)
1/2 to 1 Cup fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup Velveeta cheese**
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese
3 slices bread buttered and cubed
1 cup pork sausage or ground beef*
Instructions Brown sausage with onion and pepper. Cook fresh mushrooms a minute or so. Drain sausage mixture on paper towel.
Blend eggs and milk. Butter 9″x13″ baking pan. Put bread cubes in bottom of the baking pan.
Spread cheese over bread. Then sprinkle sausage mixture over all.
Refrigerate over night covered.
Preheat oven 350. Bake for 45 min-1 hour or until set. This will serve around 6 adults. Other ingredients can be used or meat can be omitted or other meats substituted.
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Homemade Beef Breakfast Sausage PattiesRecipe By:papadooka "A delicious alternative to pork sausage."
Ingredients1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds ground beef
DirectionsStir the brown sugar, sage, salt, basil, black pepper, onion powder, marjoram, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Place the ground beef in a large bowl; mix the spice blend into the ground beef with your hands until evenly integrated.
Refrigerate for 24 hours to let the flavors blend.
Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 patties.
Place a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in the skillet until firm, hot, and cooked in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Basic Country Beef Sausage
INGREDIENTS1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
INSTRUCTIONS Combine Ground Beef and seasonings in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
To make patties, lightly shape sausage mixture into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
To prepare crumbles, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
Test Kitchen Tips
Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
Two to 2-1/2 cups fully cooked sausage crumbles can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. To use, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add frozen crumbles and cook 6 to 9 minutes or until crumbles reach 165°F, stirring occasionally.
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Velveeta is the brand name of a processed cheese product having a taste that is identified as a type of American cheese, but with a softer and smoother texture than cheese.
There is a magic substance: Sodium Citrate (easy to find - but may have to order.... Also called "sour salt") - Dissolve it water (or beer or whatever), heat and add real shredded cheese (maybe mix in a little corn starch with the shredded)..... it will make the cheese as smooth as velveeta (even hard cheeses)... you can then use it hot (nachos,mac and cheese, fondue). or wrap a baking sheet in plastic wrap and pour in, chill in fridge for a couple hours to make slices.... or put in a plastic wrapped bread pan and refrigerate over night for a smooth block..... It will still have the full flavor of the original cheeses.
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