Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe: The Perfect Holiday Morning Dish
Make your Christmas morning stress-free and enjoyable by preparing this delicious Christmas Breakfast Casserole the night before. Simply pop it in the oven while you enjoy the festivities, and you’ll have a hearty breakfast ready in no time!
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 slices white bread, toasted and cut into cubes
- 1 cup mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions: How to Make Christmas Breakfast Casserole
- Cook the Sausage: In a medium skillet, crumble the sausage and cook over medium heat until browned evenly. Drain any excess grease.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard powder, kosher salt, beaten eggs, and whole milk.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked sausage, bread cubes, and shredded cheese into the egg mixture. Stir well to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Prepare the Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, then pour the mixture into it. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Keep the dish covered and bake for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Uncover the dish and reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the casserole is fully set.
- Serve: Once baked, cut the casserole into portions and serve hot.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 192mg
- Sodium: 990mg
- Potassium: 396mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 536 IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 310mg
- Iron: 2mg
