Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Peppers, and Onion
The sweetness of the red and yellow pepper complements the savory sausage in this delicious breakfast casserole. Mix it up the night before, and pop it in the oven just before your guests arrive. This dish also makes a wonderful dinner main course served alongside a salad of mixed greens.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk sausage
- 4 cups French bread (preferably day-old), cubed
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup sweet onion, sliced
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 5 dashes hot sauce
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Crumble sausage into skillet and cook over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain, and set aside
- In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, mustard, flour, hot sauce, butter, salt, and pepper
- Lightly grease a 9x13 pan. Layer cubed bread, sausage, red and yellow peppers, onion, and cheese
- Pour egg mixture over the top
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Until bubbly and brown on top
Notes
- Jimmy Dean Sage sausage is my favorite choice for this recipe. However, it will be great with any sausage you choose
- Freshly grated cheese is best for this recipe, but pre-grated cheese will work in a pinch
- For breakfast or brunch: Serve with fresh fruit
- This dish is a perfect "Breakfast for Dinner" option. Serve with a nice salad of mixed greens
- This is a perfect dish for the holidays and for weekend house guests because all the prep work is done beforehand
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