Italian Brunch Casserole

Health score
8%
Italian Brunch Casserole
90 min.
10
617kcal

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Are you looking to impress your family and friends at your next brunch gathering? Look no further than this delicious Italian Brunch Casserole. The perfect combination of comfort and flavor, this hearty dish serves up to 10 people, making it ideal for large gatherings or family get-togethers. Imagine waking up to the delightful aroma of sweet Italian sausage, fresh zucchini, and roasted red bell peppers mingling in your kitchen. This casserole not only offers a mouthwatering taste but also provides a balanced meal, with a caloric breakdown that satisfies any hungry crowd.

With layers of crusty Italian bread, sharp cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs, each bite will tantalize your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. Plus, the beauty of this dish lies in its versatility—whether it's a festive brunch, a cozy breakfast, or even a delightful side dish for lunch, it fits the bill perfectly. You'll love how simple it is to prepare, with a hands-on cooking time of just around 30 minutes, followed by an overnight chill that allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making your morning stress-free.

Don't forget the vibrant green onions that add a fresh pop of color and flavor to the mix. This Italian Brunch Casserole is a slice of comfort that brings people together, making it the star of any brunch table. Get ready to create lasting memories with this crowd-pleasing dish!

Ingredients

  • 10 servings cheddar cheese 
  • large eggs 
  • cup green onions sliced
  • loaf bread italian cut into 1-inch cubes ( 8 cups)
  • oz sausage sweet italian
  • 1.5 cups milk 1%
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • oz roasted bell peppers red drained chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups sharp shredded
  • cups zucchini diced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Remove and discard casings from sausage. Cook sausage in a large skillet, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
  3. Add onions, zucchini, salt and pepper. Saut for 4 minutes. Stir in roasted peppers; drain and cool.
  4. Spread 4 cups Italian bread cubes in a lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Top the layer of cubes with half of the sausage mixture and half of the cheese. Create another layer with remaining bread, sausage and cheese.
  5. Whisk together eggs and milk.
  6. Pour egg mixture over cheese. Cover and chill for 8 hours.
  7. Bake, covered, for at least 1 hour or until bubbly and hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories617kcal
Protein16.13%
Fat64.56%
Carbs19.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.1
Glycemic Load
0.67
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.284782471864%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:617.32kcal
30.87%
Fat:44.37g
68.26%
Saturated Fat:22.54g
140.86%
Carbohydrates:29.86g
9.95%
Net Carbohydrates:27.38g
9.96%
Sugar:17.2g
19.11%
Cholesterol:183.21mg
61.07%
Sodium:1243.08mg
54.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.94g
49.87%
Calcium:459.24mg
45.92%
Selenium:30.66µg
43.8%
Phosphorus:407.7mg
40.77%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.15%
Vitamin K:23.85µg
22.72%
Vitamin C:18.22mg
22.09%
Zinc:3.16mg
21.08%
Vitamin B12:1.25µg
20.78%
Vitamin A:1036.28IU
20.73%
Folate:74.73µg
18.68%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.8%
Vitamin B3:3.2mg
15.98%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.95%
Potassium:448.91mg
12.83%
Iron:2.28mg
12.69%
Magnesium:43.98mg
11%
Vitamin B5:1.01mg
10.13%
Fiber:2.48g
9.92%
Vitamin D:1.3µg
8.7%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.74%
Copper:0.11mg
5.64%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.45%
Source:My Recipes