Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 cups cubed bread (day-old or slightly toasted)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat
• cook the sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain excess grease and set aside. Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl
• whisk together eggs
• milk
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• and onion powder. Assemble the casserole: Layer the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish. Top with cooked sausage
• bell peppers
• and onions (if using). Sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the top. Pour the egg mixture over everything
• pressing gently to soak the bread. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes
• until the top is golden and the center is set. Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with green onions or parsley
• then slice and serve warm.