Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 cups cubed crusty loaf of bread
  • 1 pound Smithfield fresh ground breakfast sausage
  • 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 (chiffonade for garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.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.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.When ready, remove dish from oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees Bake dish for 45-55 minutes, until set. Before serving, top with fresh sliced basil leaves. Cut into squares