*Italian Brunch Casserole*

I made this casserole awhile back when we had friend stay with us, it was a nice twist on the usual breakfast casserole and I really enjoyed it!  I thought I had lost the recipe, but came across it last night and just had to share :)

MAKES 8 SERVINGS                                                                    
Ingredients: 

1 (8-ounce) package sweet Italian sausage (I used turkey sausage)

8 green onions, sliced (1 cup)

2 zucchini, diced (about 3 cups)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped

1 (16-ounce) Italian bread loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

6 large eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

Directions:  

Remove and discard casings from sausage. 

Cook sausage in a large skillet, stirring until sausage crumbles & is no longer pink; drain.

Add green onions and next 3 ingredients to skillet. 

Sauté 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 

Stir in roasted bell peppers, drain & cool.

Spread 4 cups of bread cubes in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. 

Top with half each of the sausage mixture & cheese. 

Repeat with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.

Whisk together eggs and milk. 

Pour egg mixture over bread. 

Cover and chill 8 hours.

Bake, covered, at 325° for 1 hour or until bubbly and hot.

This recipe is a Southern Living Recipe & has been rated w/5 Stars.

I served mine w/fresh fruit & baked breakfast bread.