Savory Italian Caprese Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. 02
   Arrange the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. 03
   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. 04
   Add the halved cherry tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, and chopped basil to the egg mixture and gently stir.
5. 05
   Pour the egg and vegetable mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
6. 06
   Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the casserole.
7. 07
   Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
8. 08
   Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
9. 09
   Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.