Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 (19 oz) package mild Italian sausages, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 loaf Challah bread (or 1/2 loaf white sandwich bread), diced into 1-inch cubes.
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, garnish

Instruction

  • Lightly coat 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook Italian sausages in 1 tablespoon of butter; crumble sausage into large chunks as it cooks. Remove from pan and place into a large mixing bowl.
  • In the same sauté pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter along with chopped onion; sauté until translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add to mixing bowl, along with grated cheddar cheese and bread cubes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour eggs over sausage and bread mixture, tossing to incorporate all ingredients. Pour into baking dish and spread to distribute evenly.
  • Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Remove cling wrap and bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes.
  • Serve immediately topped with chopped fresh parsley as garnish.