INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
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1/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
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1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
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6 ounces Canadian bacon or baked ham, trimmed and diced
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2 links Emeril?s Kicked Up Smoked Sausage or 6 ounces hot smoked sausage, chopped
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8 large eggs
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3 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 1/4 teaspoons Emeril?s Original Essence or Creole Seasoning
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8 cups (1-inch cubes) stale French or Italian bread, or rolls
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8 ounces grated Gouda or Fontina cheese (about 2 cups)
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1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
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2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter