Italian Sausage Egg Bake
8 slices white bread, cubed
1 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed, sliced
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spoon sausage over bread; sprinkle with cheeses. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and seasonings; pour over casserole.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Makes 12 servings.
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