Italian Brunch Casserole

• (8 ounce) package sweet Italian sausage links↗1 ounce
• green onions, sliced (1 cup)↗8
• zucchini, diced (about 3 cups)2
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped↗1
• (16 ounce) Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (16 oz, about 8 cups)1
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces)↗2 cups
• large eggs↗6
• milk↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Remove and discard casings from sausage.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Add green onions and next 3 ingredients to skillet.

4. 4

   Sauté 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

5. 5

   Stir in roasted bell peppers.

6. 6

   Drain and cool.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Top with half each of the sausage mixture and cheese.

9. 9

   Repeat with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.

10. 10

    Whisk together eggs and milk.

11. 11

    Pour egg mixture over bread.

12. 12

    Cover and chill 8 hours.

13. 13

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