Overnight Italian Breakfast

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Overnight Italian Breakfast Casserole Recipe
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 loaf sourdough bread , cubed
1 can sliced mushrooms , w/garlic
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
10 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
507
Sugar
5g
Fat
38g
This Overnight Italian Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for weekend or holiday mornings. Made with Italian sausage, mushrooms, cheese, and bread, it is a savory twist on a classic breakfast baked dish. The beauty of this recipe is that it is prepared the night before and then baked in the morning, which makes it a great option for busy mornings. Simply pop it in the oven and enjoy your coffee or tea while it bakes. This breakfast casserole is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with fresh fruit and a side of toast for a balanced meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
3.In a large bowl, combine the cubed sourdough bread, sliced mushrooms, and green onion. Mix in the cooked sausage.
4.In another large bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, dry mustard, and salt together. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage mixture. Stir in the shredded Italian cheese blend.
5.Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and gently press down to compact.
6.Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.
7.Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

PROS

This breakfast casserole can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for a stress-free morning meal.

It is a great way to feed a crowd or have leftovers for the week.

The Italian sausage and cheese add lots of flavor to this dish.

CONS

This casserole can be high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It contains bread and dairy, which may not be suitable for some diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole can be a good source of protein and calcium from the sausage and cheese.
Adding vegetables like spinach or diced bell pepper can increase the nutrient density.
Using whole grain bread or substituting some of the half-and-half for almond milk can also boost the fiber content.

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