Make-Ahead Loaded Breakfast Casserole Recipe | Traeger Grills

Ingredients

• 8 Slices bacon (about 8 oz)
• 1 Pound bulk breakfast sausage
• 1 Small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 8 Large eggs
• 3 Cup whole milk
• 8 croissants, preferably day old, torn or cut into 1½-inch pieces
• 4 Ounce cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
• 4 Ounce Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
• 1 8-oz package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Traeger Caroline Reaper & Garlic Hot Sauce, for serving (optional)
• Fresh chives, thinly sliced, for serving