Sunrise Sausage Bake

Sunrise Sausage Bake

Prep Time: 20 minutes. Start to Finish: 1 hour 10 minutes. Serves 8

Ingredients:

2 12 ounce cans evaporated milk

8 large eggs, beaten

1 pound precooked sausage links, cut into ¼-inch slices

2 cups cheddar cheese shredded (8-ounces)

1 cup red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

2 green onions (green parts only), sliced

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

1 loaf (8 cups) ½ inch cubed Italian or French bread

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F; Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch baking dish with shortening or cooking spray

Combine milk, eggs, sausage, cheese, bell peppers, green onions, onion powder and garlic powder in large bowl

Add bread cubes, stirring gently to moisten bread

Pour mixture into baking dish

Bake for 45 minutes or until set and serve warm

NOTE: this can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated; just let stand for 30 minutes before baking at room temperature