NEW YEAR'S DAY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

New Year's Day Breakfast Casserole image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Breakfast

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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10 oz ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
2 cups milk
8 eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 lb bulk spicy pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Additional chopped fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

On 17x12-inch half-sheet pan, place bread cubes. Let stand uncovered 8 hours to dry.
In large bowl, mix milk, eggs and 1 tablespoon oregano. Add bread to egg mixture, stirring to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and bell pepper 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink. Drain.
Add sausage mixture and 1 cup of the cheese to bread mixture, stirring well. Pour into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set and cheese is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 907 mg