Magical Christmas Breakfast Casserole That Feeds 6 Effortlessly
A make-ahead Christmas breakfast casserole that saves you time on the busy holiday morning. Perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 1 pound cooked sausage, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dried mustard.
- Layer bread cubes, sausage, cheese, bell peppers, and onions in the dish.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute sausage with bacon or ham.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For a crispier top, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg