8 slices firm-textured white bread, cut in 3/4″ cubes (about 8 oz), dried*

1 (12 oz) pkg uncooked skinless pork sausage links

3/4 c (3 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

6 eggs

2 c milk

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp salt

Place bread cubes in the bottom of a lightly greased 2 qt baking dish. Prepare sausage according to pkg directions; drain. Cut sausage in quarters. Sprinkle sausage over bread cubes. Top with shredded cheese.

In a med bowl beat eggs; add milk. Stir in mustard and salt. Pour over bread-sausage-cheese layers in dish. Cover and chill overnight.

Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

6 servings