Kentucky Derby Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound sausage (preferably spicy or country sausage)
• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors for visual appeal)
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
5. Stir in the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture into the egg mixture. Then fold in the shredded chicken and cheddar cheese.
6. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
9. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
10. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.
11. Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
12. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired, and serve warm.

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