Sausage Egg Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) pork sausage
• 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion,  (chopped)
• 1 medium green pepper, (chopped)
• 1 medium red pepper, (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon (5g) minced garlic
• 10 large eggs
• 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
• 1-1½ cups (113-170g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon (12g) Creole seasoning
• ½ teaspoon (2g) salt
• 1 teaspoon (4g) baking powder
• ⅓ cup (75g) melted butter
• 2 cups (200g) cubed bread
• 2 green onions, (sliced for an optional garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃).

2. 2

   In a large, deep skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until they're no longer pink. They'll be crumbly and evenly browned.

3. 3

   Drain well using a colander to remove excess grease and set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Melt butter in the skillet, and add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until tender, 3-5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Stir in the sausage and sauteed vegetables. Add shredded cheese, Creole seasoning, salt, baking powder, and melted butter. Mix until thoroughly combined.

6. 6

   Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange the cubed bread along the bottom. Pour the sausage and egg mixture over the bread, spreading out over the bread.

7. 7

   Bake it for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. The casserole will be firm, and a knife inserted in the center will come out clean. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot!