Christmas Breakfast Casserole
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Breakfast A delightful and hearty make-ahead breakfast casserole packed with bulk sausage, sharp cheese, and bread cubes. Perfect for holiday mornings and festive family gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 45 mins | 8 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Paper towels
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13” Casserole dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | Bulk sausage | Could use lean or hot |
| 2 cups | White bread cubes | Crusts cut off |
| 8 | Eggs | None |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Pepper | None |
| 1 (13 oz) can | Evaporated milk | None |
| 1 cup | Milk | None |
| 2 cups | Sharp cheese | Grated |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Assembly
- Cook 1 lb bulk sausage in a skillet and crumble; drain thoroughly on paper towels.
- Beat 8 eggs, 1 (13 oz) can evaporated milk, and 1 cup milk slightly in a mixing bowl. Add 2 cups white bread cubes, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 2 cups sharp cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13” casserole dish.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (make Christmas Eve).
Step 2: Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 45 mins or until firm and golden brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole completely the night before, cover, and refrigerate overnight before baking in the morning.
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