Description
Savor hearty Italian sausage breakfast casserole that blends robust flavors of spicy sausage, eggs, and melted cheese. Comfort meets convenience in this easy one-pan morning delight you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 6 slices white or Italian bread, cut into cubes
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sausage Sauté: Brown Italian sausage with onions and bell peppers in a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining any excess fat to ensure a crisp, flavorful base.
- Egg Preparation: Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined, creating a rich custard foundation.
- Layering Foundation: Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, then evenly distribute bread cubes across the bottom, forming a rustic, textured base.
- Protein and Vegetable Distribution: Spread the sautéed sausage and vegetable mixture uniformly over the bread cubes, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Cheese Infusion: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the surface, followed by a generous coating of grated Parmesan for added depth and complexity.
- Custard Incorporation: Gently pour the egg mixture over the entire casserole, allowing it to seep into all layers and create a cohesive, custardy texture.
- Baking Process: Place in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a firmly set center.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps it set and makes slicing easier, then serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Remove excess grease completely from sausage and vegetables to prevent a soggy casserole base and maintain crisp texture.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread cubes to absorb egg mixture without becoming too mushy, ensuring perfect consistency.
- Sprinkle cheeses evenly for uniform flavor and melting, creating a balanced bite in every serving.
- Ensure casserole reaches internal temperature of 160°F to guarantee eggs are fully cooked and sausage is safe to consume.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg