Savory sausage, eggs, and cheese baked into a warm, satisfying dish ready in under 40 minutes.
# Components:
→ Protein
01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
03 - 1/2 cup diced onion
→ Bread & Dairy
04 - 4 cups cubed day-old bread (white or whole wheat)
05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 8 large eggs
07 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
→ Cooking
11 - 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
02 - Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked, approximately 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
03 - Add diced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Evenly spread cubed bread in the prepared baking dish, then layer the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture over the bread.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage and vegetables.
06 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and optionally smoked paprika in a large bowl until well combined.
07 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the assembled casserole and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until eggs are set and top is lightly golden.
08 - Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
