While this sausage and cheese boat might be an unconventional dinner option, the recipe will fill you up with the addition of an easy side or two. Cheese, eggs, bell peppers, and sausage are layered in a loaf of your favorite bread and baked for about 40 minutes.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 loaf Cuban bread, French loaf, or other “boat-shaped” bread
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
3.Using a serrated knife, trim off the top layer of bread to expose the inside. Create a well for the fillings by removing most of the bread on the inside. Place 3/4 cup of cheese along the bottom of the bread; then, place the bread on the prepared baking sheet.4. Whisk eggs, cream, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in the cooked sausage, bell pepper, green onions, and remaining cheese; then pour the mixture into the prepared bread loaf.5. Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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