Name: Thanksgiving Egg And Sausage Casserole With Cheese Feeds A Crowd
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy); 12 large eggs; 2 cups whole milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 6 cups cubed crusty bread (like French bread or sourdough); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
12 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
6 cups cubed crusty bread (like French bread or sourdough)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large 9×13 inch baking dish generously with butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick. Cube your bread into one-inch pieces and spread them evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and cook until it is completely browned and crumbled. About halfway through cooking, add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté them with the meat until the vegetables are soft and the sausage is cooked through. Drain any excess grease from the pan, then spread the sausage mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, crack the twelve eggs. Add the milk, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the eggs are fully combined and frothy. Stir in one cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Pour this liquid mixture slowly over the sausage and bread in the baking dish, ensuring every piece of bread is soaked.
Top the casserole with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Place the dish in the center rack of the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The casserole is done when the eggs are set in the middle and the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbly. If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This resting period allows the eggs to firm up, making it much easier to serve clean squares. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm to your hungry guests and enjoy the praise!

Cook Time: 1 hour