This Italian Overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole is perfect for Holidays and any weekend entertaining!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
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Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Calories 341kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $25
Equipment
9 x 13 inch baking dish
mixing bowl
whisk
measuring cups
measuring spoons
chef knife
Ingredients
8cupscubed crusty loaf of bread
1poundSmithfield fresh ground breakfast sausage
8large eggs
2cups2 % milk
1Tablespoonprepared pesto
1teaspoonItalian Seasoning
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
1cupfresh shredded Parmesan Cheese
1cupcherry tomatoesquartered
1/2cupchopped green onion
1/4cupfresh basil leaveschiffonade for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Layer cubed bread into prepared baking dish. Cook sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat until crumbled and browned. Drain and layer sausage over bread cubes.
Place eggs, milk, pesto, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour over sausage and bread mixture.
Add Parmesan cheese, tomatoes and green onions. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and from this step you can bake now at 350 degrees F. for 55-60 minutes or see next step for instructions on the overnight casserole.
If you'd like to prepare the overnight casserole, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hours. When ready, remove dish from oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake dish for 55-60 minutes, until set. Before serving, top with fresh sliced basil leaves. Cut into squares
Notes
Prepare in Advance. Prepare this recipe a couple days before actually serving.
Cover and Refrigerate. Cover tightly with foil and keep in refrigerator.
Let Sit at Room Temp Before Baking. Remember to take out of refrigerator a couple hours before ready to bake if possible. Having the dish more room temperature will keep cook time the same as recipe states.
Longer Cook Time If Cooking Straight From Refrigerator. If dish comes right out of the refrigerator to the oven, you may need to bake longer.