Ingredients:

  • 1 lb bulk breakfast pork sausage
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 6 cups cubed day-old French bread
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions:

  1. Heat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish generously with butter or oil.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the 1 lb pork sausage over medium high heat until browned and crumbled, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add the diced yellow onion and bell pepper to the sausage fat and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the meat and veg mixture to a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 10 eggs, 2 cups whole milk, dry mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until completely combined and slightly frothy.
  6. Spread the 6 cups of French bread cubes evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  7. Add the savory mix. Sprinkle the sausage and pepper mixture over the bread, ensuring it falls into the nooks and crannies.
  8. Scatter the 2 cups of cheddar and 1 cup of Gruyère over the top of the meat and bread layers.
  9. Pour the egg mixture slowly over the entire dish, pressing down on the bread cubes with a spatula until they are mostly submerged.
  10. Place in the oven for 45 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.