Christmas Breakfast Casserole
A make-ahead overnight breakfast casserole loaded with sausage, eggs, cheddar and soft bread. Prep it the night before and bake on Christmas morning!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) halal beef or turkey breakfast sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the sausage 7–8 minutes, adding the bell pepper for the last 2 minutes. Drain.
- Grease a 9×13-inch dish. Layer bread cubes, sausage mixture, green onions and 1½ cups cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Pour over the casserole and press the bread down.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Top with remaining cheese and bake uncovered 45–55 minutes, until set in the center.
- Rest 10 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use day-old bread so it soaks up the custard without getting soggy.
- Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
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