CHEESY ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKE

Cheesy Italian Sausage Bake image

The mere fact that this breakfast menu favorite is made with Italian sausage ensures that it will be a guaranteed crowd favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 13h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette (8 oz.), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1 lb. Italian sausage, cooked, drained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1/2 cup each chopped green pepper s and onions
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
2 cups milk
10 egg s

Steps:

Layer half each of the bread cubes, sausage, cheese and vegetables in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers.
Microwave cream cheese in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 40 sec. or until softened; whisk until creamy. Gradually add milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until blended. Whisk in eggs. Pour over ingredients in baking dish; cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake casserole (covered) 50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering for the last 20 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 205 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 17 g