Christmas Morning Wife Saver
Wake up to the ultimate holiday breakfast with the delightful *Christmas Morning Wife Saver*, a make-ahead breakfast casserole that’s as comforting as it is convenient. This savory dish features layers of soft white bread, flavorful cooked ham, and melty cheddar cheese, all soaked overnight in a rich egg and milk custard infused with Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce for a subtle tang. Topped with buttery cornflake crumbs for a golden, crispy finish, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for feeding the family on Christmas morning while keeping kitchen stress to a minimum. Simply assemble the night before, refrigerate, and pop it in the oven the next day for a warm, satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit or coffee. Ideal for festive mornings, this casserole is a holiday tradition in the making!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 slices Slices of white bread
- 300 grams Cooked ham
- 250 grams Cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 large Eggs
- 500 ml Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cornflake crumbs
- 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Trim the crusts off the slices of white bread. Arrange 6 slices in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
Layer half of the cooked ham on top of the bread slices, followed by half of the grated cheddar cheese.
Add another layer of the remaining 6 bread slices, followed by the remaining ham and cheese.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered bread, ham, and cheese in the baking dish. Press down gently on the layers to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the dish from the fridge and discard the foil. Sprinkle the cornflake crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
Drizzle the melted butter over the cornflake crumbs to ensure an even golden crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set in the center.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.7 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.2 g | 511% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1719 mg | 573% | |
| Sodium | 11315 mg | 492% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.9 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 218.5 g | 437% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.7 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 3076 mg | 237% | |
| Iron | 37.7 mg | 209% | |
| Potassium | 2830 mg | 60% | |
*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.
