• 1 pound Smithfield Fresh Ground Breakfast Sausage,
  • 4 pt cubed crusty loaf of bread,
  • 8 large eggs,
  • 2 cups 2% milk,
  • 1 tablespoon prepared pesto,
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning,
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt,
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese,
  • 1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese,
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered,
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion,
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut chiffonade for garnish,
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Italian Style Sausage Breakfast Bake

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Italian Style Sausage Breakfast Bake

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Layer cubed bread into prepared baking dish. Cook sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat until crumbled and browned. Drain and layer sausage over bread cubes.
  3. Place eggs, milk, pesto, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Gently mix in cheeses, tomatoes and green onions until combined.  Pour over sausage and bread mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hours.
  4. When ready, remove dish and place in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake dish for 45-55 minutes, until set.
  5. Before serving, top with fresh sliced basil leaves. Cut into squares and serve with fresh fruit.

Recipe Credit:
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