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Christmas Breakfast Casserole: Easy Festive Morning Recipe

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This Christmas breakfast casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish featuring savory sausage, smoky ham, melty cheddar, and pillowy bread cubes soaked in a creamy egg custard. Perfect for festive mornings, it’s easy to prepare ahead and adaptable for various diets.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cubed, day-old white or sourdough bread (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup diced smoked ham
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped and sautéed
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for greasing dish)

Instructions

  1. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. If using fresh bread, toast cubes at 300°F for 10 minutes to dry.
  2. Brown sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  3. Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. If using uncooked ham, add it with the onions.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream (if using), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Gently fold bread cubes into the egg mixture, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let soak for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in cooked sausage, sautéed onions, diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. Mix gently.
  7. Grease a 12×9-inch casserole dish with melted butter. Pour mixture into dish and spread evenly. Cover tightly with foil. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor (optional).
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake casserole covered for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set (knife inserted in center should come out mostly clean).
  9. Let casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Use slightly stale bread for best texture. Vegetarian and gluten-free adaptations are easy—swap sausage and ham for veggies, and use gluten-free bread. Prep ahead for busy mornings; refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor. If casserole is too wet after baking, add 5–10 minutes uncovered. For a firmer texture, use less milk.

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