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Christmas Breakfast Casserole

A savory and cheesy breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs, bread, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for a festive holiday morning.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef sausage
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 1-1½ cups half and half
  • 6 slices white bread toasted and cut into cubes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Large bowl
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and set it aside.
  2. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain.
  3. In a large bowl, combine salt, eggs, and half and half; then stir in the cooked sausage, bread cubes, and cheese until evenly coated.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the covered casserole for 50-60 minutes.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F, uncover the casserole, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until set.

Notes

This casserole is perfect for meal prepping ahead of time, as it requires at least 2 hours of chilling, or can be prepared overnight for a stress-free morning.