Puts the "good" in your morning: Sunrise Sausage Bake

Sometimes all I need to try something new is a swift kick in the tail little motivation.  It's all too easy for me to reach for the same ol' tried and true recipes, so I was appreciative when One2One Network approached me to try, then share, a few recipes using Carnation Evaporated Milk.

If you're looking for a new breakfast/brunch recipe, I can tell you this:  Sunrise Sausage Bake is a WINNER!  A departure from my standard "sausage and egg casserole", it's a savory, substantial, delicious recipe that demands a surprise second helping 'cause it's just...so...GOOD!

Follow along and enjoy...!

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (12 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
• 8 large eggs, beaten
• 1 lb. precooked sausage links, cut into ¼-inch slices
• 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped red and/or green bell 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)

 

Directions:

• Preheat your oven to 350º F.
• Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• 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.
• BAKE for 45 minutes or until set.  Serve warm.
  
• Note:  May be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

Before baking:

 

And, hot out of the oven...!

Eggy, sausage-y, peppery yummalocity!  I tested this on my Sunday school class and "everyone" wanted the recipe--it was gone by the end of class!  Sunrise Sausage Bake has definitely made it into my "regular rotation", and if you use both red and green peppers (like I did), at Christmas it's even color-coordinated for the season.  

My thanks to Carnation and One2One Network for giving me a great excuse to try something new (they sent coupons for Carnation Evaporated Milk and a gift card to cover related expenses).  

Be sure to check out Carnation's Holiday Recipe Guide.  I had a hard time choosing which recipe to try because ALL OF THEM sound truly scrumptious!