Mini Sausage-and-Egg Casseroles

Ingredients

• 8 (1 1/2-oz.) sourdough bread slices, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 (12-oz.) package fully cooked pork sausage patties, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Divide bread cubes evenly among 10 (8- to 10-oz.) ovenproof coffee mugs coated with cooking spray, placing in bottom of mugs. Top evenly with sausage. Whisk together 2 1/2 cups milk, eggs, and Dijon mustard. Pour evenly over bread mixture in mugs.
2. 2. Whisk together buttermilk and cream of mushroom soup. Spoon over bread mixture in mugs; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place coffee mugs on a baking sheet.
3. 3. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until casseroles are set and puffed. Serve immediately.
4. Note: Unbaked mugs of casserole can be covered with plastic wrap, then foil, and frozen up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.
5. Sausage-and-Egg Casserole: Omit coffee mugs. Arrange bread in 2 lightly greased 8-inch square baking dishes or 1 lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Proceed as directed, increasing bake time to 1 hour or until casserole is set. Note: An unbaked casserole can be covered with plastic wrap, then foil, and frozen up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.