Description
This Christmas morning casserole is the ultimate holiday breakfast. Packed with eggs, cheese, bread, and customizable toppings, it’s a delicious make-ahead dish perfect for Christmas mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 slices of bread (cubed or torn into pieces)
- Add-Ins:
- 1 pound cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
- Spread cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- Layer cooked sausage, bacon, and vegetables over the bread.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Pour egg mixture over the layered ingredients.
- Let sit for 15 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite add-ins like ham, mushrooms, or kale.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more veggies.
- Gluten-free bread or roasted sweet potatoes can replace traditional bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg