This is an easy, hearty casserole that is just right for breakfast, brunch or supper.

Breakfast or Suppertime Sausage Bake

1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled

2 (12-ounce) cans NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

8 large eggs, beaten

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped red pepper

2 green onions (green parts only), sliced

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

8 cups 1/2-inch cubed Italian or French bread (about 9 slices)

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2. Combine milk, eggs, sausage, cheese, red pepper, green onions, onion powder and garlic powder in large bowl. Add bread cubes, stirring gently to moisten bread. Pour mixture into baking dish.
3. Bake for 45 minutes or until set. Serve warm.

Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/10 of recipe): Calories: 410 Calories from Fat: 210 Total Fat: 23 g Saturated Fat: 12 g Cholesterol: 210 mg Sodium: 670 mg Carbohydrates: 21 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 8 g Protein: 27 g

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