Christmas Morning Eggs
Start your holiday festivities on a delicious note with this hearty and colorful Christmas Morning Eggs bake! Perfectly crafted for a festive breakfast or brunch, this recipe combines fluffy eggs, savory Italian sausage, vibrant bell peppers, and tender baby spinach, all baked together with day-old bread and melty cheddar cheese for a rich and satisfying flavor. The dish is seasoned with garlic, onion, and a touch of salt and black pepper, bringing a comforting warmth to your table. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this one-pan wonder bakes to golden perfection in under 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for feeding a crowd of six. Serve this vibrant egg casserole hot from the oven, and let the combination of hearty ingredients and festive colors brighten your Christmas morning! Perfectly suited for holiday breakfast ideas, savory casseroles, or make-ahead brunch recipes, this dish is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound Italian sausage (ground or removed from casings)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- 4 bread slices (preferably day-old, cubed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Add the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and cubed bread to the egg mixture. Stir to combine, ensuring all bread pieces are soaked in the egg mixture.
Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the remaining 0.5 cup for topping.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your festive Christmas morning!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.2 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 340 mg | 113% | |
| Sodium | 1313 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
