Ingredients

6

eggs

1 1/2

cups heavy whipping cream

1

cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

8

cups cubed soft French bread

2

tablespoons butter

1

lb bulk breakfast sausage

2

cups thinly sliced onions

1

package (8 oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced

1/2

teaspoon salt

4

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

2

tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves

1

tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives

1

teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Preparation

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix eggs, whipping cream and broth. Add bread; toss to coat in egg mixture.

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sausage; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until browned. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl with egg mixture.

Add onions, mushrooms and salt to fat in skillet; cook over medium-high heat 9 to 12 minutes or until mushrooms are browned. Stir in garlic; remove from heat. Cool 3 minutes. Stir into egg mixture; stir in cheese. Pour mixture into baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 12 hours.

Heat oven to 350°F. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until at least 165°F in center and knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with herbs.