Breakfast Casserole with Chorizo and Pepper Jack | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 (14-inch) loaf italian bread (see note), ends trimmed
• 1 pound chorizo sausage , halved lengthwise and sliced thin
• 1 small onion , chopped fine
• 3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 12 large eggs , lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (see note)