This is a very quick, simple and cheap stand-by recipe, which my mom passed on to me. It remains a favourite with my family and friends today.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

500g pork sausage meat, skins removed

1 onion, thinly sliced

250g button mushrooms, thinly sliced

4 extra-large eggs

380g can Ideal milk

125ml ( cup) milk

Salt and black pepper, to taste

125ml ( cup) grated cheddar cheese

5ml (1 tsp) paprika

Method:

Grease a 20cm baking dish and line with the sausage meat. Top with onion and mushrooms. Combine the eggs with the Ideal milk and milk. Season and beat well. Pour over the sausage mixture. Top with the grated cheese and sprinkle paprika over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for about 30 minutes or until set.

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