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Christmas is a magical morning with family, and we like to do it up right with any of these tasty Christmas breakfast ideas.

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Holiday Breakfast or Brunch to Love!

Christmas morning at our house starts with giggles, stockings, and something yummy in the oven, and honestly, it’s my favorite tradition! Whether you’re team quick and cozy or you love a big brunch after gifts, this list rounds up our best Christmas breakfast ideas to make the morning stress free and extra festive.

You’ll find make ahead casseroles (hi, overnight French toast!), Fluffy Pancakes and waffles, savory quiche and eggs, plus can’t miss sweet rolls. Most recipes scale easily to feed a crowd, and many can be prepped the night before so you can soak up the magic. Mix and match a main, a couple of sides, and a warm drink, then pile on all the toppings.

Ready to plan your plate? Scroll for our Top 10 family favorites and more tried and true recipes. Merry Christmas!

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Top 10 Most Loved Christmas Breakfast Ideas

Start your holiday morning right with the best Christmas breakfast recipes that are cozy, festive, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.

1 French Toast Casserole Recipe

Close up image of French toast casserole in glass baking dish.
French Toast Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours
This French Toast Casserole is soft, sweet, and baked to perfection. It is an easy overnight breakfast everyone will love.
5 from 3453 votes
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2 Christmas Morning Casserole

A slice of Christmas breakfast casserole served on a plate.
Christmas Morning Casserole
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
This savory Christmas breakfast casserole with sausage, bread, & cheese is the perfect make-ahead dish for a stress-free holiday morning.
5 from 273 votes
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3 Christmas Pancakes

Christmas Pancakes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Christmas pancakes add a festive twist to a breakfast classic, with colorful sprinkles and a strawberry Santa hat they're a guaranteed hit!
5 from 10 votes
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4 Snowman Pancakes Recipe

Snowman Pancakes Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Adorable Snowman Pancakes are perfect for Christmas morning and easy enough for the kids to help too!
5 from 10 votes
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5 Easy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Easy Biscuits and gravy on white plate.
Easy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Our easy Biscuits and gravy is the ultimate comfort food of fluffy biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy that comes together in minutes.
5 from 30 votes
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6 Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole
Total Time: 30 minutes
This easy breakfast casserole is loaded with biscuits, eggs, and sausage for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal—ready in just 30 minutes!
5 from 572 votes

7 Best Quiche Recipe

A slice of the best quiche recipe on a white plate.
Best Quiche Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
This best quiche recipe is loaded with bacon and cheese, quick to prep, perfect for brunch, and easy to tailor to whatever you have on hand!
5 from 652 votes
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8 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
These homemade cinnamon rolls are an ALL-TIME favorite. These rolls always get rave reviews from anyone who tries them!
5 from 29 votes
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9 Buttermilk Waffle Recipe

Buttermilk waffles stacked on top of each other with berries on top.
Buttermilk Waffle Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Homemade Buttermilk Waffles are crisp outside, fluffy inside and perfect for stacking high with syrup and your favorite toppings.
4.99 from 421 votes
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10 German Pancakes Recipe

German pancakes recipe puffed up in baking dish.
German Pancakes Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Light, fluffy, eggy German pancakes are a family favorite. They're EASY to make, and use 5 simple ingredients!
4.98 from 162 votes
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Overnight & Make-Ahead Bakes

Prep on Christmas Eve, then bake while the kids peek at stockings.

11 Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes
Quick prep cinnamon roll French toast casserole has all of the goodness of warm cinnamon rolls, with the ease of an overnight casserole.
4.99 from 255 votes
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12 Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole Recipe

Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours
This make-ahead French toast casserole with cream cheese is stuffed with sweet cream cheese and topped with a sweet brown sugar crumble.
5 from 68 votes
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13 Texas Toast French Toast

Texas Toast French Toast
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Cinnamon and brown sugar Texas toast French toast is a favorite make-ahead breakfast – chill overnight for an easy breezy morning!
5 from 38 votes
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14 Oven French Toast Recipe

Oven French Toast Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours
Oven French toast is custardy, topped with buttery cinnamon sugar and is an easy make-ahead breakfast perfect for weekends and holidays.
4.91 from 11 votes
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15 Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Easy cinnamon roll cut and put on white plate.
Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 52 minutes
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4.97 from 142 votes
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16 Orange Rolls Recipe

Orange Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
These homemade orange rolls are soft, citrusy, and topped with a sweet orange cream cheese frosting everyone will love!
4.91 from 31 votes
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17 Sticky Walnut Buns Recipe

Sticky Walnut Buns Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Sticky Walnut Buns are a tasty take on traditional cinnamon rolls. They are oozing in a delicious brown sugar, honey-walnut glaze.
5 from 1 vote
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18 Coffee Cake Recipe

The best coffee cake recipe cut and served on a white plate.
Coffee Cake Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
With a quick prep, this crowd-favorite homemade coffee cake recipe is a delicious go-to for any breakfast, brunch, or celebration!
4.99 from 2571 votes
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19 New York Crumb Cake Recipe

New York Crumb Cake Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
This simple New York crumb cake is a moist, delicious bakery-style cake topped with loads of buttery cinnamon sugar crumble!
4.89 from 18 votes
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20 Cherry Danish Recipe

Cherry Danish Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
This easy Cherry Danish is made from puff pastry dough filled with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and topped with cherry pie filling.
5 from 24 votes
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21 Nutella Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Nutella Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Soft and delicious Nutella Cinnamon Rolls are made from crescent rolls filled with Nutella and topped with an amazing glaze.
5 from 9 votes
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22 Danish Kringle Recipe

Danish Kringle Recipe
Total Time: 9 hours 30 minutes
This cream cheese pecan Danish Kringle is sweet and flaky pastry- perfect for weekend brunch or a holiday celebration.
5 from 1 vote
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23 Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe

Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
Total Time: 43 minutes
Soft and tender cranberry orange scones are inviting and flavorful. They are topped with a delightful orange glaze.
5 from 1 vote
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Savory Casseroles for a Crowd

Hearty, sliceable, and perfect with fruit + cocoa.

24 Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Total Time: 1 hour
Cheesy hashbrown breakfast casserole is one of our ALL-TIME favorite savory breakfast dishes! It feeds a crowd and preps in 15 minutes.
5 from 103 votes
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25 Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Sausage breakfast casserole baked in dish with ingredients around it.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Sausage Breakfast Casserole layers a crescent crust with eggs, cheese, and sausage, that is an easy make ahead brunch the whole family loves.
5 from 514 votes
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26 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
Flavorful, filling, and perfect for a crowd – this cheesy tater tot breakfast casserole is packed with both bacon AND sausage!!
5 from 103 votes
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27 Crescent Roll Egg Bake

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole slice on white plate.
Crescent Roll Egg Bake
Total Time: 40 minutes
This hearty crescent roll breakfast casserole is savory and cheesy, easy to assemble, and bakes in under 30 minutes!
5 from 15 votes
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28 Potato Egg Casserole

Potato Egg Casserole
Total Time: 40 minutes
Easily feed a crowd with this 5-minute prep breakfast potato egg casserole – a family favorite and the perfect make-ahead meal!
4.99 from 270 votes
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29 Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole Recipe

Slice of sausage cream cheese breakfast casserole.
Sausage Cream Cheese Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
With only 3 ingredients and minutes to prep, this sausage cream cheese casserole is a savory favorite for feeding a crowd effortlessly!
5 from 205 votes
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30 Biscuit and Gravy Casserole Recipe

Biscuit and Gravy Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
A casserole version of a classic breakfast dish!! This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is simple and perfect for weekend mornings and holidays – especially if you’re feeding a crowd!
4.86 from 28 votes
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31 Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Slice of Mexican Breakfast Casserole served on white plate.
Mexican Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Mexican breakfast casserole is hearty and filling with a bit of spice! It comes together quickly and is ready to eat in under an hour.
5 from 58 votes
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32 Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe

Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Eggs Benedict Casserole – the perfect breakfast dish made with English muffins, Canadian bacon, eggs and It’s delicious!!
5 from 11 votes
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33 Breakfast Ring Recipe

Breakfast Ring Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Cheesy Breakfast Ring – delicious cheesy, bacon and pepper-filled eggs inside a ring of delicious crescent roll dough. Its our new favorite breakfast recipe!
5 from 14 votes
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Pancakes + Waffles

Fluffy favorites with festive toppings that the kids (and adults) will go NUTS over!

34 Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Made in a rounded skillet, a dutch baby pancake is flavorful and delicious. It can be made sweet or savory!
5 from 1 vote
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35 Swedish Pancakes

Swedish Pancakes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Handed down for generations, this homemade Swedish pancakes recipe is the softest, and most delicious. Add a sweet or savory filling!
5 from 184 votes
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36 Fluffy Pancakes

Fluffy Pancakes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Waking up to a big stack of fluffy pancakes is THE BEST! This recipe is foolproof for the best pancakes in the world!
5 from 73 votes
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37 Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

Buttermilk Pancake Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Tender homemade buttermilk pancakes turn out light and fluffy every time. These golden beauties are impossible to resist!
4.98 from 34 votes
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38 Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe

Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Deliciously fluffy chocolate chip pancakes are perfect for even the biggest kid. Whip them up for breakfast or dessert!
5 from 17 votes
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39 Cinnamon Roll Pancake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Pancake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Cinnamon roll pancakes are all of your breakfast dreams coming true! They are filled with a cinnamon swirl and topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting that is utterly delicious!
4.91 from 22 votes
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40 White Chocolate Berry Pancakes Recipe

White Chocolate Berry Pancakes Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
White Chocolate Berry Pancakes are served with homemade berry syrup, fresh berries, and white chocolate on top. They're AMAZING!
5 from 10 votes
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41 Poffertjes

Poffertjes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Poffertjes are tiny, fluffy pancakes, sweet enough for breakfast or dessert and a must-try for pancake lovers!
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42 Easy Crepe Recipe

Easy Crepe Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Homemade Crepes cook up in only 1-2 minutes each!! Fill or top with your favorites for a delicious dinner or dessert.
5 from 8 votes
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43 Belgian Waffles Recipe

Belgian Waffles Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Crisp, fluffy Belgian waffles are an easy way to start your day with a smile. They will be your go-to homemade waffles – I promise!
5 from 35 votes
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44 Cinnamon Roll Waffle Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Waffle Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Cinnamon Roll Waffles – crisp, buttery, tender waffles, topped with an amazing combination of sweetened cream cheese and a cinnamon brown sugar topping.
5 from 17 votes
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45 Red Velvet Waffles

Red Velvet Waffles
Total Time: 25 minutes
Simple red velvet waffles are indulgent and delicious, and perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch!
5 from 7 votes
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46 Liege Waffles

Liege Waffles
Total Time: 56 minutes
Liege waffles are thick and bready in taste, speckled with sugar pearls creating a delicious caramelized texture.
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Eggs and Quiche

Savory options that still feel special on Christmas morning.

47 Spinach Quiche Recipe

Spinach Quiche Recipe
Hot and cheesy spinach quiche with a buttery crust is the perfect start to your morning. This is a wonderful breakfast dish for any sized crowd. Everyone will love it!
4.60 from 10 votes
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48 Denver Omelet Recipe

Denver Omelet Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
This thick and delicious Denver omelet is stuffed with melty cheese, ham, mushrooms, onions, and bell pepper! It's baked to perfection.
5 from 9 votes
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49 Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe

Slice of ham and cheese quiche on a white plate.
Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Easy ham and cheese quiche with a flaky crust, creamy egg filling, and gooey cheese makes the perfect breakfast, brunch, or holiday dish!
5 from 29 votes
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50 Eggs and Potatoes

Eggs and Potatoes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Delicious eggs and potatoes are made in the skillet and finished in the oven – on the table in only 20 minutes!
5 from 13 votes
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51 Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
This delicious breakfast burrito recipe is the perfect on-the-go breakfast! Load them with all your favorite fixings.
5 from 19 votes
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52 Omelette Recipe

Omelette Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
A simple yet delicious Omelette is a hearty and filling egg recipe, perfect for breakfast, and completely customizable.
5 from 3 votes
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53 Chorizo and Eggs Recipe

Chorizo and eggs served with tortillas on white plate.
Chorizo and Eggs Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sizzle up your morning with this protein-packed Mexican breakfast duo – chorizo and eggs – the tastiest way to kickstart your day!
5 from 54 votes
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54 Cheesy Breakfast Pie Recipe

Cheesy Breakfast Pie Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy and delicious Cheesy breakfast pie filled with bacon, eggs and hashbrowns.
5 from 19 votes
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55 Eggs Benedict Recipe

Eggs Benedict Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Learn how to make eggs benedict! It's a rich and bold breakfast that is great for lazy weekend mornings, brunch, or holidays!
5 from 9 votes
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56 Huevos Rancheros Recipe

Huevos Rancheros Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
This huevos rancheros recipe is a classic spicy Mexican dish that turns eggs and beans into a savory breakfast tostada.
5 from 26 votes
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57 Breakfast Tacos Recipe

Breakfast Tacos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
These breakfast tacos will become your morning mealtime hero with all of your breakfast favorites stuffed into tortillas.
5 from 10 votes
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58 Strata Recipe

Strata Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
This layered strata recipe preps in 10 minutes then chills overnight for a no-fuss brunch, holiday, or yummy family breakfast!!
4.97 from 76 votes
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Seasonal French Toast

Celebrate the season with these festive French toast recipes that bring warm flavors, cozy comfort, and a touch of holiday magic to your breakfast table.

59 Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe

Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Creme Brulee French Toast – delicious overnight French Toast recipe that has a tasty caramel coating on one side!
4.97 from 30 votes
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60 Eggnog French Toast Recipe

Eggnog French Toast Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Eggnog French Toast is a simple, tasty and great breakfast recipe to try during the holidays. It's especially perfect for all eggnog lovers!!
5 from 7 votes
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61 Pound Cake French Toast Recipe

Pound Cake French Toast Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Have you tried making French toast out of pound cake? If not, you need to! It's thick, delicious and an easy breakfast for weekends and holidays!
5 from 21 votes
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62 Cinnamon Bread French Toast Recipe

Cinnamon Bread French Toast Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Swirled with cinnamon and packed with flavor, Cinnamon Bread French Toast is a family favorite that will have you coming back for thirds!
5 from 16 votes
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63 French Toast Sticks Recipe

French toast sticks stacked on top of each other on a white plate.
French Toast Sticks Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
These French Toast Sticks are golden, crispy, and coated in cinnamon sugar. A fun, easy breakfast the whole family will love.
4.93 from 42 votes
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64 Blueberry French Toast Casserole

White plate with Blueberry French toast on it.
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Overnight blueberry french toast casserole preps in 10 minutes for an indulgent, hot, and no-fuss breakfast – perfect for holidays!
5 from 15 votes
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A slice of Christmas breakfast casserole served on a plate.
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60+ Easy Christmas Breakfast Ideas

By: Kristyn Merkley
Christmas is a magical morning with family, and we like to do it up right with any of these tasty Christmas breakfast ideas.
Servings: 12
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 10 minutes
chill: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours 25 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage or maple sausage
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 1- 1½ cups half and half
  • 6 slices white bread, toasted and cut into cubes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions 

  • Grease a 9×13 baking dish, set it aside.
  • In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, and drain.
  • In a large bowl mix the salt, eggs, and half and half. Then add the sausage, bread cubes, and cheese. Stir together until evenly coated.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Cover with foil and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F . Bake the casserole covered for 50-60 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 325°F. Uncover the casserole and bake for 20-30 additional minutes or until casserole has set.
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Notes

Recipe Notes:
  • Use stale or lightly toasted bread to avoid sogginess and give the casserole a hearty texture.
  • Try different cheeses like Swiss or mozzarella, or mix in veggies like peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Cover with foil while baking, then uncover for the last 20–30 minutes to get a golden, cheesy top.
Freezable. Cover the uncooked casserole with plastic wrap and again with foil. Label and freeze for 1-2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before removing the wrappings and baking. 
Leftovers. Divide into individual-sized storage containers. Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 140mg, Sodium: 559mg, Potassium: 196mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 443IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 216mg, Iron: 1mg

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2 Comments

  1. Shayla says:

    Great ideas!!!
    Thank you!!! ☺️

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  2. Tina Frazier says:

    Excellent choices!!
    Thank you!

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