Fireman's Breakfast Bake

Step 1 -Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2 -In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, while crumbling, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain the fat from the skillet.

Step 3 -Add the mushrooms, the onion, and the green pepper to the sausage and cook, stirring, until tender, about 6-7 minutes.

Step 4 -Add the salt and the pepper.

Step 5 -Break the eggs into the prepared baking dish, keeping the yolks intact.

Step 6 -Poke a hole in each of the yolks with a toothpick.

Step 7 -Pour the whipping cream over the eggs.

Step 8 -Top the egg-cream mixture with 1/2 of the cheese.

Step 9 -Using a slotted spoon, add the sausage mixture to the baking dish.

Step 10 -Top with the remaining cheese. Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 11 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 12 -Bake the casserole, covered, for 30 minutes.

Step 13 -Uncover and bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Step 14 -Combine the cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of the milk, and the garlic powder in a small saucepan.

Step 15 -Cook over medium heat until heated through, adding the extra milk as needed to reach the desired consistency.

Step 16 -Season the sauce with the salt and the pepper.

Step 17 -Serve the casserole with the mushroom sauce.