Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Add the croissant chunks to the baking dish.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the breakfast sausage. Break the breakfast sausage into small pieces and partially cook.

Step 4

Add the onion, garlic, peppers, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon of salt to the sausage. Toss the mixture and saute for an additional 5 minutes or until the peppers begin to soften.

Step 5

Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to the baking dish and toss with croissants to combine.

Step 6

Crack all of the eggs into a large bowl and whisk together with ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, cottage cheese and half and half. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and stir to combine.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the egg is cooked through and the cheese begins to brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.