Christmas Breakfast Casserole: A Festive Feast to Start Your Day! 🎄🍳✨

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Kick off your Christmas morning with a delightful and hearty Christmas Breakfast Casserole—a festive combination of eggs, sausage, cheese, and bread that’s sure to bring joy to your table. This make-ahead casserole allows you to enjoy a stress-free and delicious breakfast with family and friends. Packed with savory flavors and the warmth of holiday spices, this casserole is a perfect centerpiece for your Christmas breakfast spread. Let’s dive into creating this festive and flavorful dish! 🍳🎅🎁

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled
  • 6 cups bread cubes (French bread or any rustic bread)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the Casserole:

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Spread half of the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle half of the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage over the bread cubes.
  4. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the sausage layer.
  5. Repeat the layers with the remaining bread cubes, sausage, and cheeses.

Prepare the Egg Mixture:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.

Chill and Set:

  1. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the bread to absorb the egg mixture.

Bake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Garnish and Serve:

  1. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a festive touch.
  3. Cut into squares and serve this delicious Christmas Breakfast Casserole to your eager breakfast crowd.

Optional Tips:

  • Customize the casserole by adding diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms for additional flavor and color.
  • Drizzle a simple maple syrup glaze over the top before serving for a sweet contrast.

Your festive day is made delightfully and comfortingly start with Christmas Breakfast Casserole. This casserole captures the traditional tastes of a satisfying breakfast in a portable and festive dish, perfect for sharing with family or serving at a holiday brunch. This tasty and filling breakfast will help you embrace the spirit of the season and create a cozy, welcoming space that everyone will enjoy. Enjoy a delectable feast on Christmas morning to set the perfect mood for the rest of the day’s activities.🎄🍳✨