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Spicy Italian Sausage Bake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds hot Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 cups cubed Italian bread
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high, crumbling it; remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté peppers and onion in same skillet about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch dish; spread bread evenly in bottom.
  4. Layer sausage, vegetables, and both cheeses over bread.
  5. Whisk eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  6. Pour evenly over casserole; press bread to absorb liquid.
  7. Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 40 minutes; uncover and bake another 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.