Sausage and Leek Casserole

Recipe courtesy The Neelys

Show: Down Home with the NeelysEpisode: Christmas Brunch

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (66)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 24 hr 0 min
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 25 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

Oil
2 cups leeks, cut in rings, rinsed thoroughly
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground pork sausage
1/2 loaf French baguette
1 cup grated Cheddar
1 cup pepper jack cheese
6 each large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed skillet on medium-high heat. Saute the leeks with a pinch of salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. When the leeks are translucent raise the heat to high and add the sausage and cook for 8 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.

In a separate bowl whisk the eggs together with the cream, milk, the remaining cayenne, a pinch of black pepper and salt.

Cut the baguette into cubes and put in the bottom of a 9 by 9-inch glass casserole dish. Sprinkle the bread with the Cheddar cheese. Pour the sausage and leek mixture and egg mixture on top. Top with pepper jack cheese. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

The next morning remove from refrigerator. Put in the middle of the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a knife is removed cleanly from the middle. Remove from oven and allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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marc zeeland, MI 02-27-2010
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Always a hit.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We have made this several times over the last year or two. It is phenominal. It rarely allows for leftovers though. That... isn't due to the size, but the fact the falvor is awesome and we just keep eating. It has it all, savory, salty, a touch of heat. I love this and I am not ashamed to admit it.Read more
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JO ANNE Escondido, CA 01-11-2010
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Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never cooked with leeks, so I was a little hesitant to make this dish. I made this in advance for Christmas morning.... What a surprise (to me) and delight to my family how great this tasted! I did make another breakfast casserole for the breakfast...but after our meal was over, I asked which one they liked the best and this recipe won hands down. It will be served again in 2010! Read more
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Sandy St. Charles, MO 01-04-2010
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This is a keeper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've actually made this twice now. The first time I made it, it turned out a little dry but I think that was because my loaf... of bread was larger than average. I should have accounted for that and used less than half a loaf. I also thought the seasoning was a little on the hot & spicy side. So when I made it a second time, I cut the pepper & cayenne pepper to about half the recommended amount. Still turned out a little hot for our taste so next time I think I may use Monterey Jack instead of the pepper jack cheese. In any event, this casserole has a great flavor & texture. And it's a great make-ahead dish for the holidays!Read more
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Nicole La Jolla, CA 01-03-2010
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Big hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I follow the recipe almost exactly and had no problems with dryness, I did add an egg and a half cup of milk to adjust the... recipe for a 9x13 inch pan. I covered for 30 minutes with foil, took off foil for 15...it was great, and SOOOO easy that I was able to assemble it after 15 or so drinks after New Years Eve, and have it ready for the morning!Read more
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Amanda Colchester, CT 01-03-2010
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Yummy....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this and my family loved it. I used a roasted garlic ciabatta bread and added a few other seasonings to suit my... tastes. Also, I covered the casserole for half of the cooking time to prevent the dryness other reviewers experienced. This is great for company or holiday mornings when you just want to relax with your loved ones. Thanks Gina and Pat!Read more
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Jessica Panama City, FL 12-30-2009
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AWESOME!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a yummy recipe!! We made this for Christmas morning and it was wonderful! I couldn't find any leaks, so I used green... onions and also added mushrooms. I was affraid of it coming out dry, so I it baked covered for the first 35 min's and then uncovered for the remaining 10 min's....turned out great!! Will be making this again for sure!Read more