A savory baked dish blending sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread cubes for a satisfying morning meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (optional)
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
→ Dairy & Eggs
04 - 8 large eggs
05 - 2 cups whole milk
06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Bread
08 - 6 cups day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (French or sourdough)
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
12 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
→ For greasing
13 - Butter or nonstick spray
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. If using, add onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Spread bread cubes evenly in prepared dish. Top with cooked sausage and vegetables.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and paprika until smooth.
05 - Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and all mozzarella into egg mixture.
06 - Pour egg and cheese mixture evenly over bread and sausage layers. Gently press bread down to absorb liquid.
07 - Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
08 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
09 - Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and center is set.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
