Description
This cozy Christmas Breakfast Casserole is packed with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, melty cheese, and colorful veggies layered over soft cubes of bread. It’s make-ahead friendly, perfect for feeding a crowd, and brings festive flavor to your holiday morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and fully cooked, then sauté onion and bell peppers until soft.
- Layer bread cubes in the baking dish, then top with sausage and veggies.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the center is set and top is golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- Customize with mushrooms, spinach, or different cheeses.
- Can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Christmas breakfast casserole, make-ahead holiday brunch, savory breakfast bake, sausage egg casserole, cheesy breakfast casserole