Italian Overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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

Cook Time 55

Servings

Calories 341kcal

Author Jenny

Cost $40

Equipment

9 x 13 inch baking dish
mixing bowl
whisk
measuring cups
measuring spoons
chef knife

Ingredients

8 cups cubed crusty loaf of bread
1 pound Smithfield fresh ground breakfast sausage
8 large eggs
2 cups 2 % milk
1 Tablespoon prepared pesto
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chiffonade 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.

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