Ingredients:

  • 1 lb sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef sausage
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, finely diced

Instructions:

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain the excess fat.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 12 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce until the mixture is completely smooth.
  3. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
  4. Toss 1 lb sourdough bread cubes with 4 tbsp melted butter and spread them evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  5. Scatter the cooked beef sausage, 1 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1 cup sliced green onions over the bread.
  6. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
  7. Pour the egg mixture slowly over the entire assembly, pressing down slightly with a spatula to ensure the bread is fully submerged.
  8. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  9. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  10. Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the top is a deep mahogany-colored brown and the center is set, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
  12. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 12 squares.