Christmas Breakfast Casserole features fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melted cheese, and hearty bread baked together until golden and bubbly. This easy holiday casserole is perfect for Christmas morning, family brunches, or festive gatherin
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 cups cubed sandwich bread
- 10 large eggs
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
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Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet until completely browned. Drain the excess grease.
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Scatter the cooked sausage over the bread.
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Sprinkle 1½ cups cheddar evenly over the sausage.
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Whisk together the eggs, whole milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole and gently press down any dry bread pieces.
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Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar over the top.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
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Remove the casserole from the refrigerator while the oven preheats to 350°F.
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Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until the center is set and the cheese is melted and golden.
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Rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g
