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Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Recipe video above. Christmas Breakfast Casserole, Wife Saver, or Breakfast Bake. It doesn't matter what you call this, it's delicious and the best gift on Christmas morning. With layers of hash brown patties, golden sausages, green and red bell peppers all combined with savory eggs and melty cheese, this is a holiday breakfast to remember. I usually opt to make it the night before so that I can stay out of the kitchen and with my family on Christmas morning.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 607 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

  • 17 17 hashbrown patties see notes
  • 2 2 cups grated white cheddar divided
  • 1 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ lb breakfast sausage sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ ½ medium onion minced
  • 1 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 12 12 large eggs
  • ¾ ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 1 teaspoon each: garlic powder and onion powder
  • ½ ½ teaspoon each: salt and pepper
  • 1 1 ball fresh mozzarella

Instructions

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  1. Bake the hashbrowns according to the package directions, until they are crispy. Lay half of them into a deep 9x11 baking dish and sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese - about one cup. Lay the remaining hashbrowns on top in the opposite direction as the bottom ones so they overlap.
  2. While the hashbrowns bake, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until it is well-browned. Carefully drain all but one tablespoon of fat from the pan. You can also use paper towels to mop it up.
  3. Add the onion and peppers and cook just until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread the sausage and peppers over the hashbrowns and then pour the eggs over top. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over top. Then tear the ball of mozzarella apart and place pieces all over the casserole. Cover the casserole tightly with foil.
  6. MAKE AHEAD: Cover the Christmas breakfast casserole with foil and place it in your fridge overnight. When baking in the morning, put the casserole dish into your oven when it is cold, and then turn your oven on. The baking time will be the same from when your oven comes to temperature. BAKING: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes, until the eggs are set. Remove the foil and broil for 3-4 minutes to brown the cheese. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes out of the oven and then serve.

Notes

  • Hashbrowns: When testing this recipe, I used McCain hash brown patties, and 17 fit into my 9x11-inch baking dish. I've made this by adding the frozen patties straight to the dish and by cooking them as in the recipe. Both are really good, but the cooked hashbrowns have a tiny bit more flavor. It's a slight difference, though, so feel free to skip baking them if you want to keep this recipe extra simple. 
  • Peppers: I went with red and green for a Christmas vibe. Before putting the casserole into the oven, I like to make sure that several are showing on top, which often means rearranging a few to be more visible.
  •  Mozzarella: I love using fresh mozzarella for extra creaminess, but you could opt for a cup of shredded mozzarella instead.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 = ⅛ of the recipe Calories 607kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 394mg (131%) Sodium 1165mg (49%) Potassium 468mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1501IU (30%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 426mg (43%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 607

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 = ⅛ of the recipe
Calories 607kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 394mg 131%
Sodium 1165mg 49%
Potassium 468mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1501IU 30%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 426mg 43%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.