WEEKEND COMPANY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 1/2 - tablespoons vegetable oil
1 - lb smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 - cup chopped green, white or yellow onion
1/4 - cup chopped red or green bell pepper
6 - 7 English Muffins torn into 1 - inch pieces
1 - cup shredded monterey jack cheese w/peppers or regular Monterey jack
1/2 - cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 - large eggs
1 - cups half and half
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 - teaspoon dried minced garlic, optional

Steps:

In large skillet heat oil over medium heat-high heat. Add sausage cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add green onions and bell pepper cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Using a 9 x 13 in baking dish arrange English muffin pieces in a single layer.
Top with sausage mixture and both of the cheeses. In a large bowl whisk together, eggs, half and half and milk and garlic if using.
Slowly pour egg mixture over over cheeses in baking dish. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
In the morning:
uncover casserole and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake casserole 45-50 or until casserole is set. Cover with aluminum foil to prevent over browning if necessary.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Cook's Note: Always check egg and cheese bakes 15 minutes before they are done and cover them to prevent over browning. If using a glass baking dish lower the temperature to 325 degrees.