Christmas Breakfast Casserole
This festive Christmas Breakfast Casserole combines savory sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread for a warm, hearty start to your holiday morning. It’s easy to prepare ahead and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 4 cups cubed day-old white bread
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Layer half of the bread cubes evenly in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cooked sausage, bell peppers, onion, and cheese over the bread layer.
- Repeat layers with remaining bread, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole layers, pressing down gently to soak all the bread.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake in the morning, adding an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time if baking chilled.