The Night Before Christmas Brunch Bake
Transform your holiday morning into a stress-free celebration with "The Night Before Christmas Brunch Bake," a delightful make-ahead breakfast casserole that’s packed with festive flavors. This savory dish combines cubes of fluffy French bread, crumbled breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of spice from ground mustard, all soaked overnight in a rich blend of eggs, whole milk, and cream. Topped with vibrant green onions, this golden-baked casserole emerges from the oven as the perfect centerpiece for Christmas brunch. With minimal prep the night before and just 50 minutes of baking time, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that serves 8—ideal for feeding hungry holiday guests. Delightful and hearty, this brunch recipe ensures your morning is filled with joy, not stress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 12 ounces) French bread
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups, shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 pound, crumbled Cooked breakfast sausage
- 3 stalks, finely chopped Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon, for greasing Butter
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the butter.
Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and place evenly in the baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard until well combined.
Sprinkle the crumbled cooked sausage over the bread cubes in the baking dish, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and toppings, ensuring all bread pieces are soaked. Gently press down on the contents with a spatula to submerge any dry pieces.
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the liquid.
The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set (a knife inserted in the middle should come out clean).
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your festive brunch bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 341.3 g | 438% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.0 g | 780% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2310 mg | 770% | |
| Sodium | 11039 mg | 480% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 261.7 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 215.1 g | 430% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 2203 mg | 169% | |
| Iron | 28.7 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 3534 mg | 75% | |
*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.
