Ingredients
1
lb bulk pork sausage
4
everything bagels, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups)
1/2
cup chopped green onions
1/2
cup chopped red bell pepper
12
eggs
1 1/2
cups half-and-half
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground pepper
2
cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Preparation
Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain.
In baking dish, toss sausage, bagel cubes, green onions and bell pepper until well mixed. Set aside.
In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper with whisk until well blended. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese; pour evenly over bagel mixture in baking dish. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 375°F. Uncover baking dish. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
