Creating this Cowboy Cornbread Breakfast Bake is simple and straightforward. Follow these step-by-step instructions, and you’ll have a delicious breakfast casserole ready in no time:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Cornbread:
   • Follow the package instructions for the cornbread mix, adding the specified amount of milk and eggs.
   • Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Cook the Sausage:
   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the crumbled sausage until browned.
   • Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
4. Sauté the Vegetables:
   • Add butter to the skillet with the sausage drippings.
   • Sauté the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the vegetables are tender.
5. Mix the Egg Mixture:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
6. Assemble the Bake:
   • Evenly distribute the cooked sausage over the cornbread batter in the baking dish.
   • Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
   • Add the sautéed vegetables, spreading them evenly.
   • Pour the egg mixture over the entire dish.
   • Top with the remaining cheese.
7. Bake:
   • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
8. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the bake to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing.
   • Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.