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Spicy Italian Sausage Bake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 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. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles, then remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread the bread cubes evenly on the bottom.
  4. Layer the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and both cheeses over the bread.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, pressing down to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
  7. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake covered for 40 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.