1. Lighlty grease a 13x9-inch casserole dish. 2. Transfer bread, sausage, spinach, 1/2 cup of each cheese, scallions, chiles, mushrooms in prepared casserole dish. Mix lightly. 3. In a medium mixing bowl, blend the eggs, half-and-half, salt, garlic and onion powders and cayenne pepper. Pour over the bread mixture taking care to evenly coat. 4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (best to let flavors 'marry' overnight). 5. Following morning, preheat oven to 325°F. 6. Remove plastic wrap from casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top of the egg bake. 7. Bake between 55 and 70 minutes - or until puffed and lightly golden. If in doubt, inset a knife into the center, it should come out clean. 8. *KEEP AN EYE ON IT THE LAST 20 OR SO MINUTES - If necessary cover with foil at this time to keep the top from getting too brown.*. 9. While letting stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving, put on a pot of dark roasted coffee and slice up some juicy oranges; which make a delicious accompaniment to this breakfast dish. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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