Breakfast (Brie & Sausage Bake)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 8 cups cubed day-old sourdough bread
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
• 1/2 pound Brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 3 green onions, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

2) Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with sausage mixture, red peppers, Brie and Parmesan cheeses and basil. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, mustard, pepper and salt; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

3) Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

4) Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with green onions.