Like many kids growing up, I could hardly wait for Christmas morning.
You hear a lot about the “joy of Christmas.”
It was such a hit that she often baked two.
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What made it so good?
Your own mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother probably has a similar recipe.
I probably don’t want to know, but even today, they remain relatively affordable.
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A dozen eggs cost $3.65 on average right now.
A loaf of basic white bread is $1.92.
A gallon of milk is $4.14.
Pork is $3.77, and cheddar cheese is $5.68 per pound.
That will become the foundation of the dish.
Layer the greased casserole dish with bread pieces, add bits of cooked sausage, then top with cheese.
Build a second layer in the same order.
Stick it in the fridge to chill overnight, then transfer to the oven in the morning.
Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour until golden brown.
You’ll know when it’s ready.
That smell, my friends, that’s Christmas.
