Christmas Breakfast Casserole
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Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Description
The casserole starts with cooking and draining seasoned ground pork sausage, which provides the savory base. A custard mixture of beaten eggs, half and half, and salt is combined with toasted bread cubes and shredded cheddar cheese, then folded together with the sausage to distribute flavors evenly.
After assembling in a greased 9x13 dish, the casserole is covered and chilled for at least two hours, or overnight, which allows the bread to soak the custard fully. Baking begins at 350°F covered for 50-60 minutes, then the casserole is uncovered and baked at 325°F to set and develop a lightly browned top. The final dish yields a firm yet moist texture with pockets of melted cheese and spiced sausage.
Perfect for holiday mornings or brunch gatherings, this casserole can be prepared ahead and baked fresh. Its richness pairs well with fruit or breakfast sides.
Additional practical advice includes freezing the uncooked casserole wrapped in plastic and foil for 1–2 months, with thawing in the refrigerator before baking. Leftovers can be refrigerated 3–4 days or frozen 2–3 months, portioned for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage or maple sausage
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 egg beaten
- 1- 1½ cup half and half
- 6 lices white bread toasted and cut into cubes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish, set it aside.
- In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, and drain.
- In a large bowl mix the salt, eggs, and half and half. Then add the sausage, bread cubes, and cheese. Stir together until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Cover with foil and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F . Bake the casserole covered for 50-60 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to 325°F. Uncover the casserole and bake for 20-30 additional minutes or until casserole has set.
Notes
- The uncooked casserole freezes well for 1-2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Leftovers store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
- Divide leftovers into individual-sized containers for easy reheating and portion control.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 443IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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