Best 7 Breakfast Casserole Italian Style Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is sure to impress your family and friends? Our selection of the best Italian-style breakfast casserole recipes has something for everyone. From classic Italian sausage and egg casserole to a vegetarian version with sun-dried tomatoes and basil, these recipes are sure to please even the most discerning palate. So grab your apron and get ready to whip up a delectable breakfast casserole that will make your mornings a little bit brighter.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OVERNIGHT ITALIAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This Quick and Easy Overnight Italian Breakfast Casserole is perfect for weekend brunch, Christmas morning, or breakfast for dinner! Made with lots of veggies and Italian sausage, it's so flavorful and delicious! Serve warm or cold!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
1 pound uncooked Italian sausage, casings removed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 small onion, diced
2 red bell peppers, seeds removed, diced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dozen large eggs
1/2 cup full-fat milk
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Generously grease a 9×13 casserole dish. Set aside until needed.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add a Tablespoon of olive oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add the sausage to the skillet and, using a spatula, break the sausage up into small chunks. Add in the Italian seasoning and rosemary and continue cooking until the sausage is golden brown and no pink remains. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a clean plate and set aside. Discard of remaining grease and return the pan to the burner.
  • Add a little more olive oil to the pan. Then add the onions and peppers and cook until they begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garlic, salt, and pepper and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Add in the sausage and stir to combine. Remove pan from heat and set aside until needed.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread half of the sausage and veggie mixture in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with the egg mixture, then top with the remaining sausage and veggies. Shake the pan lightly back and forth to gently mix the ingredients.
  • Cover casserole and refrigerate overnight, or place the baking dish in the oven and bake at once.

ITALIAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This Italian Breakfast Casserole has layers of salami, ham, eggs and cheese for the perfect breakfast, lunch, or even dinner! This recipe is a family favorite waiting to be discovered.

Provided by Kevin & Amanda

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups diced bell peppers and onions
1 (8 oz) tube Crescent Rolls
8 slices ham
15 slices salami
8 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, provolone or Italian blend)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add olive oil to a large skillet over high heat. When it just starts to smoke, carefully add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and slightly blackened around the edges. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • In the prepared dish, layer crescent rolls, ham, and salami. Beat the eggs with the salt and pepper and pour on top. Top with peppers and onions and cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Sugar 4.4 g, Sodium 717.1 mg, Fat 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 30.2 g, Cholesterol 331.9 mg

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Non-stick cooking spray
1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage (no casings)
1 small red onion, diced
1 large russet or Idaho potato, diced
2 large eggs
3 Tablespoons whole milk
2 cups fresh broccoli, diced
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 Tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with some non-stick cooking spray.
  • Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the sausage. Cook until slightly browned, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon as it cooks, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the onion and potato and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the potatoes become golden brown, approximately 6-7 minutes.
  • In the meantime, whisk the eggs and whole milk in a small bowl and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add one-half cup cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the sausage-potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and stir in the diced broccoli. Spread into an even layer and pour the egg mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top.
  • Place in the pre-heated oven and bake until the eggs are set and the potatoes are cooked through, around 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool for several minutes before slicing. Top with fresh chives and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Italian Breakfast Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup diced pancetta
vegetable oil, if needed
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers or 1/2 cup red bell pepper
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
10 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; in a skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove to a plate, leaving 2 tablespoons drippings in pan (add oil if necessary).
  • To pan, add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic; stir/saute 6-7 minutes, until tender; return pancetta to skillet.
  • In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, flour, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together.
  • Add pancetta/vegetable mixture to eggs; fold in mozzarella.
  • Pour mixture into a lightly oiled 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, about 40 minutes, until set; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Cut into squares and serve.

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE ITALIAN STYLE



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Make and share this Breakfast Casserole Italian Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) can tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano (usually with basil or oregano and garlic)
1 1/2 cups diced cooked potatoes
1 lb sausage, cooked and crumbled (any heat)
3/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a hot skillet cook tomatoes, potatoes, sausage and pepper until heated.
  • Add butter & melt.
  • Add egg mixed with milk and salt and pepper.
  • Let cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Place in a 13x9x2-inch greased pan; sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or until egg is done.

ITALIAN BRUNCH TORTE



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We always serve this impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges. It is one of our most requested dishes and can be served warm or cold. -Danny Diamond, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
7 large eggs, divided use
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 pound thinly sliced hard salami
1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
2 jars (12 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained, sliced and patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough and separate into triangles. Press onto bottom of prepared pan to form a crust, sealing seams well. Bake until set, 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Drain on several layers of paper towels, blotting well. In a large bowl, whisk 6 eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper., Layer crust with half of each of the following: ham, salami, provolone cheese, red peppers and spinach mixture. Pour half of the egg mixture over top. Repeat layers; top with remaining egg mixture., On a work surface, unroll and separate remaining crescent dough into triangles. Press together to form a circle and seal seams; place over filling. Whisk remaining egg; brush over dough., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours, covering loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning. Carefully loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Let stand 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 1360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

ITALIAN ONE STEP CASSEROLE



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This is a great meal that's so economical and easy. Just cut the ingredients into a pan and bake! Serve with Italian bread. Buono Appetito!

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound sausages
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Remove casings from sausages and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place these into a 10x15-inch roasting pan. Layer the potatoes, carrots and onions over the sausages. Then pour the tomatoes over all. Season with salt, ground black pepper and oregano.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 60 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 to 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1483.1 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole.
  • Don't overcook the sausage. It should be cooked through, but not dry.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your casserole a more complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make an Italian-style breakfast casserole. Get creative and find your favorite combination of ingredients.
  • Serve with a side of fruit or salad. This will help to balance out the richness of the casserole.

Conclusion:

Italian-style breakfast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a brunch or special occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With so many different variations, there is sure to be an Italian-style breakfast casserole that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish, give one of these recipes a try.

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