Description
A hearty and savory Christmas Breakfast Casserole perfect for holiday mornings. This dish features seasoned ground pork sausage, eggs, milk, bread cubes, and sharp cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection. It can be prepared ahead of time by refrigerating overnight and baked fresh in the oven before serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage Mixture
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Other Ingredients
- 6 slices day-old bread cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and evenly spread the cubed day-old bread at the bottom to create the base layer for the casserole.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat and evenly spread the cooked sausage over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
- Mix the egg custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, dry mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to incorporate it evenly.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and bread in the baking dish. Press down gently with a fork to help the bread soak up the egg mixture evenly throughout the casserole.
- Refrigerate: Cover the casserole with foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the custard properly.
- Bake the casserole: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the covered dish for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set and cooked through.
- Rest before serving: Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 10 minutes to settle. Serve warm and enjoy a comforting holiday breakfast.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps the bread hold up better when soaked in the egg mixture.
- Feel free to substitute sharp cheddar cheese with another cheese like Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it overnight to save time on the holiday morning.
- Make sure to drain the sausage well to avoid excess grease making the casserole soggy.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add some red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños to the egg mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg
