Breakfast Casserole Italian Style
Start your day off with a burst of Mediterranean flair with this **Breakfast Casserole Italian Style**, a savory masterpiece that’s packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring sautéed **Italian sausage**, vibrant **red bell peppers**, fresh **spinach**, and melty **mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses**, this hearty casserole is layered with cubes of **day-old bread**, creating a perfect base to soak up a rich, herb-infused egg mixture. Topped with juicy **cherry tomatoes** and fragrant **fresh basil**, this dish is baked to golden perfection, delivering an irresistible combination of creamy, cheesy, and smoky flavors. Quick to prep and ready in under an hour, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Sunday brunches, holiday mornings, or whenever you crave a taste of Italy for breakfast. Perfect for meal-prepping ahead or serving hot out of the oven, this recipe is sure to become your new breakfast favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 cups Day-old bread, cubed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or cooking spray.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into small pieces, and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, and sauté for another 2 minutes. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Add the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, shredded mozzarella cheese, and cubed bread to the egg mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated and combined.
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top, followed by the halved cherry tomatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Slice into squares and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.9 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.6 g | 423% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1930 mg | 643% | |
| Sodium | 11140 mg | 484% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 536.3 g | 195% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.8 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.4 g | ||
| Protein | 284.5 g | 569% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 3101 mg | 239% | |
| Iron | 52.9 mg | 294% | |
| Potassium | 5252 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
