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A close-up slice of Irresistible Cheesy Italian Egg Casserole showing sausage, melted cheese, and fluffy bread base.

Irresistible Cheesy Italian Egg Casserole


  • Author: recipebychefs.com
  • Total Time: 50 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple baked casserole featuring eggs, Italian sausage, cheese, and bread.


Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cubed Italian bread (stale is fine)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add cooked sausage and cook for 1 minute more. Spread the sausage and onion mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Distribute the cubed bread over the sausage mixture. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese over the bread.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese in the baking dish.
  5. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute mild Italian sausage with ground turkey or ham.
  • Use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 750
  • Fat: 28
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 210

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