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!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

Step 5

Add the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, shredded mozzarella cheese, and cubed bread to the egg mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated and combined.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Step 9

Slice into squares and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2794.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5344.9

Total Fat 233.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 1929.9mg	0%
Sodium 11140.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 536.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.8g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 284.5g	0%

Vitamin D 381.7IU	0%
Calcium 3100.8mg	0%
Iron 52.9mg	0%
Potassium 5252.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 39.8%