Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground pork breakfast sausage
• 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
• 1 bunch scallions (chopped (greens and whites separated))
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup half & half
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Set out a 9 x 13-inch (3 quart) baking dish. Butter the inside of the pan on all sides, or spray it generously with cooking oil spray. Chop the bell pepper and scallions.

2. 2

   Set a skillet over medium heat. Add the pork sausage. Stir and cook the pork sausage, until it's fully brown, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Then push the sausage to the edges of the pan and add the scallion whites and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir and sauté the onions and peppers for 3-5 minutes until soft, then mix into the sausage and turn off the heat.

3. 3

   Scoop the sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish with a slotted spoon. Spread it out into an even layer. Allow the sausage to cool.

4. 4

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cracked eggs, half-and-half, Dijon mustard, dried dill, garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper. Whisk well.

5. 5

   Add the green onion tops and shredded cheese to the sausage mixture in the pan. Gently tossed to combine and spread out in an even layer. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the sausage mixture.

6. 6

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is puffed. Allow the casserole to cool for at least 5 minutes, then cut and serve.