Traditional Breakfast Casserole
1 pound ground breakfast sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
12 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
6 slices of bread, cubed (stale or toasted)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Christmas Eve Preparation
Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Once cooked, remove the sausage from the skillet and drain it on paper towels. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place the bread at the bottom of the dish. Layer the cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables over the bread. Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese.
Pour the egg mixture over the layers. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight (or for a minimum of 4 hours).
Christmas Morning Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Serve, whether on Christmas china or paper plates, dressed up or still in pajamas, and enjoy with family.