Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Christmas breakfast casserole slice served on a white plate.

5 from 273 votes

Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This savory Christmas breakfast casserole with sausage, bread, and cheese is the perfect make ahead dish for a stress free holiday morning.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 10

chill2

Total Time3 25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

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 9x13 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 Tips.

Toast the bread before cubing it so it absorbs the egg mixture without becoming mushy.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking to make slicing and serving easier.
Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melting texture and flavor.
If the top begins browning too quickly during the uncovered bake, loosely tent it with foil.

Prep ahead of time. To prepare further in advance than overnight, cover the dish 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.

Store. Divide leftovers into individual-sized storage containers. Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw, if applicable, and reheat in the microwave or oven.

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