Easy Christmas Morning Breakfast
Start your holiday celebrations off right with this Easy Christmas Morning Breakfast—a comforting and festive breakfast casserole that’s as simple to prepare as it is delicious. Loaded with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, melty cheddar cheese, and hearty bread cubes, this make-ahead meal is perfect for feeding a crowd while keeping the morning stress-free. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can have this creamy, cheesy dish ready to pop into the oven while you enjoy gift opening with your loved ones. The golden-brown crust, a sprinkle of optional dried parsley for a festive touch, and its hearty flavors make it the ultimate Christmas morning tradition. Whether you’re hosting family or simply want a cozy, crowd-pleasing brunch, this recipe is your go-to for holiday mornings. Perfectly keyworded for Christmas breakfast casserole, easy holiday brunch, and make-ahead breakfast ideas, this dish is destined to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 6 cups day-old bread or bread cubes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the unsalted butter and set it aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set the sausage aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
Add the bread cubes to the mixing bowl and gently toss until they are evenly coated in the egg mixture.
Stir in the cooked sausage and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Make sure everything is distributed evenly.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle with dried parsley for a festive touch. Enjoy your Christmas morning with this delicious meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 311.3 g | 399% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.8 g | 659% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2099 mg | 700% | |
| Sodium | 13343 mg | 580% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 528.3 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 264.6 g | 529% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.4 mcg | 67% | |
| Calcium | 3014 mg | 232% | |
| Iron | 40.6 mg | 226% | |
| Potassium | 2930 mg | 62% | |
*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.
