Comforting baked dish with sausage, eggs, cheese, and golden bread cubes, ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb 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 cubes (French or sourdough), approx. 250 g
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp dried mustard powder
12 - 1/4 tsp paprika
→ For greasing
13 - Butter or nonstick cooking spray
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5–7 minutes. If using, add onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Drain excess fat.
03 - Evenly spread bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Top with the cooked sausage and vegetables.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, and paprika until combined.
05 - Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar and all mozzarella cheese into the egg mixture.
06 - Pour the custard evenly over the bread and sausage. Press gently to allow bread to absorb the liquid.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
08 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
09 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
