Italian Brunch Casserole

Looking for something special for breakfast for overnight guests? This recipe makes a great breakfast or brunch idea! Preparation time includes over night chill time. From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 9 hrs
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package sweet Italian sausage links
• 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 peppers, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce)  Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (16 oz, about 8 cups)
• 2  cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
• 6  large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk

Directions

1. Remove and discard casings from sausage.
2. Cook sausage in a large skillet, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
3. Add green onions and next 3 ingredients to skillet.
4. Sauté 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in roasted bell peppers.
6. Drain and cool.
7. Spread 4 cups of bread cubes in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
8. Top with half each of the sausage mixture and cheese.
9. Repeat with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.
10. Whisk together eggs and milk.
11. Pour egg mixture over bread.
12. Cover and chill 8 hours.
13. Bake, covered, at 325° for 1 hour or until bubbly and hot.