Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

8 buttermilk biscuits
3/4 pound of sausage (fatty sausage works best for this)
4 cups of milk
4-8 tablespoons flour

Prepare biscuits as instructed on package. Brown sausage in skillet. As soon as sausage is completely brown, turn to medium heat. Add flour by the tablespoon, stirring constantly. Let the flour turn BROWN before adding another tablespoon (if you don't, your gravy will taste like flour). After you have added enough flour to make the gravy as thick as you like, add milk and stir with whisk.Serve over biscuits.

Mom's Holiday Breakfast Casserole

Courtesy of my Mom

1 pkg. Pork Sausage; cooked, crumbled & drained
10 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
2 tsp. dry mustard
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 c. cubed bread
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 c mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 medium tomato, chopped (optional)
1/2 c. green onions, sliced (optional)

Preheat oven to 325* F. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, mustard and salt. Distribute half the bread evenly in a buttered 9" x 13" x 2" baking dish. Sprinkle with half the pepper, half the cheese, sausage and optional ingredients. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, or until eggs are set. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly. Makes 6 servings. Can be made the night before and refrigerated before baking.

Coca-Cola Ham

1/2 Ham (5-6 lb)
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups Coca-Cola
1 Cup crushed pineapple (optional)

Wash ham thoroughly. Rub fat side with brown sugar. Pour Coke over ham. Pour crushed pineapple over ham. Bake at 450* F for 3 hours. Makes 6 servings.