Savory Italian Caprese Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 6 slices crusty Italian bread cubed
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella cubed
• 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. 2 Arrange the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. 4 Add the halved cherry tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, and chopped basil to the egg mixture and gently stir.
5. 5 Pour the egg and vegetable mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
6. 6 Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the casserole.
7. 7 Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
8. 8 Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
9. 9 Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.