Breakfast Casserole Ala Villani Style Recipe

Wake up to a hearty and delicious breakfast casserole, prepared the night before for effortless morning enjoyment! This make-ahead recipe features layers of savory Italian sausage (or bacon/ham!), cheese, and fluffy bread, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or feeding a crowd.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 1208.3 kcal
Protein 115g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Breakfast Casserole Ala Villani Style

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How to Make Breakfast Casserole Ala Villani Style

  1. Prepare the casserole the night before for easy morning baking.
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch oven-safe baking dish.
  3. Arrange 8 slices of bread to cover the bottom of the dish.
  4. Layer with 1 pound (about 8-10 slices) of Italian sausage (or 1 pound of bacon or sliced ham).
  5. Top with 1 cup (8 slices) of shredded cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese).
  6. Repeat layers: bread, sausage/ham/bacon, cheese.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together:
  8. 6 large eggs
  9. 1 teaspoon salt
  10. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  11. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  12. 1/2 cup chopped onion
  13. 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  14. 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  15. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  16. 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
  17. 1 cup milk
  18. Mix well to combine.
  19. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole layers.
  20. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  21. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) the next morning.
  22. Remove casserole from refrigerator; discard plastic wrap.
  23. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and spoon over the top.
  24. Sprinkle 1 cup crushed cornflakes or bread crumbs over the butter.
  25. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
  26. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

128 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

209g

Carbs

13g

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