Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
In a large skillet cook sausage, onion, and pepper over medium heat until browned.
Drain and set aside.
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Prebake Crescent Rolls
Unroll crescent rolls, but don’t separate into triangles.
Press the dough rectangle over the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides of the prepared baking dish.
Press the dough perforations to seal.
Make the Filling
Remove and reduce oven temperature to 325F.
Sprinkle dough with sausage mixture.
In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, 2 cups cheese, chives, salt, and pepper.
Pour into the dish and top with remaining 12 cup cheese.
Bake the Casserole
Bake 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Before serving, sprinkle top with additional chives.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
