Recipe: Overnight Italian Breakfast 🍳🧀

Description:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Overnight Italian Breakfast, perfect for work potlucks or festive mornings with family. Warm, savory, and utterly scrumptious, this recipe is a treasure passed down from a colleague who discovered it in the beloved Pillsbury classic cookbook. It’s a mouthwatering combination of Italian pork sausage, green onions, eggs, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection.

Quick Facts:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Calories per Serving: 674.5
• Rating: 4.5 ⭐ (based on 2 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian pork sausage
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 10 large eggs
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 3 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 cups bread cubes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (choose your favorite variety)
• Optional: sliced mushrooms for extra flavor

Instructions:

1. Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, spray a 13×9 inch (3 qt.) glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

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2. Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian pork sausage until it’s no longer pink, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking. Once cooked, drain any excess grease from the sausage.

3. Layer Ingredients: Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Next, sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, followed by the chopped green onions. For an extra flavor boost, you can also add sliced mushrooms at this stage.

4. Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the half-and-half, dry mustard, and salt. Lightly beat the mixture until everything is well combined.

5. Pour and Press: Slowly pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring that it covers everything evenly. Use a spatula to gently press down on the mixture, allowing the bread cubes to soak up the delicious egg mixture.

6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the casserole, adding a gooey and irresistible layer of cheesy goodness.

7. Chill Overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, then refrigerate it for at least 8 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and the bread to soak up the egg mixture, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.

8. Bake: When you’re ready to enjoy your breakfast casserole, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Then, uncover the dish and bake it in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Rest and Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for about 10 minutes to allow it to set. Then, slice it into generous portions and serve it warm to your eager breakfast guests.

Serving Suggestions:

This Overnight Italian Breakfast pairs perfectly with a side of fresh fruit, a dollop of sour cream or salsa for added zest, and a steaming cup of coffee or orange juice. Serve it up at your next potluck, brunch gathering, or holiday breakfast spread, and watch as it disappears in no time, leaving everyone satisfied and eager for more. Enjoy! 🍴🎉