Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound smoked sausage, sliced

1/4 cup chopped green, white or yellow onion

1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper

6 7 English Muffins halves torn into 1 inch pieces

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese or regular Monterey jack

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

6 large eggs

1 cups half and half

1/4 cup whole milk

1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic, optional

Directions:

1. In large skillet heat oil over medium heat-high heat. Add sausage cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add green onions and bell pepper cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2. Using a 9 x 13 in baking dish arrange English muffin pieces in a single layer. Top with sausage mixture and both of the cheeses. In a large bowl whisk together, eggs, half and half and milk and garlic if using.

3. Slowly pour egg mixture over over cheeses in baking dish. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.

4. In the morning. Uncover casserole and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake casserole 45-50 or until casserole is set. Cover with aluminum foil to prevent over browning if necessary. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

5. Always check egg and cheese bakes 15 minutes before they are done and cover them to prevent over browning. If using a glass baking dish lower the temperature to 325 degrees.

Bon Appetit!