ITALIAN-STYLE SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BAKE

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This Italian-Style Sausage Breakfast Bake makes such a great weekend brunch recipe. It's packed with zesty Italian flavors, which makes it a family favorite of ours. While the breakfast bake is cooking, it's the perfect time to enjoy family and friends in the kitchen when entertaining! This recipe is served in one dish which makes it so nice for a quick cleanup.

Provided by Smithfield

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Smithfield®

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
8 cups cubed crusty bread
1 (12 ounce) package Smithfield® Breakfast Sausage
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray a 9x13-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, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Layer sausage over bread cubes.
  • Place eggs, milk, pesto, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Gently mix in cheeses, tomatoes, and green onions until combined. Pour over sausage and bread mixture and gently stir to combine.
  • Bake dish for 45 to 55 minutes, until set. Before serving, top with fresh sliced basil leaves. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 168.5 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 513.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

malcolm mifsud
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. It's perfect for busy mornings.


Gra'nz III
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I've made this dish several times and I've always had rave reviews. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Alex Goga
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or brunch. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Shakeel Asharaf
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to customize. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


daniel nnatuanya
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy to make.


Xd gaming
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I've made this dish several times and I've never been disappointed. It's always delicious and it's a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Karina Ghimire
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying breakfast. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's low in calories.


matapa sekgobela
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wukeyanos Guluma
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Rashed Staf
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This is a great recipe for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Naim islam joy Joy
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of sausage and cheese, and it always turns out great.


Panorama Cell
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.


Yinka Abe
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I made this for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best breakfast he's ever had.


Nobuhle Marasha
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the sausage wasn't greasy at all.


Asif Kana
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. I love that I can just throw everything in a pan and bake it.


Laxman Grg
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Debebe Ashenafi
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This is my new favorite breakfast casserole. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Emob City
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Aiden Smyth
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This Italian-style sausage breakfast bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.