Certainly! Christmas breakfast casseroles are a popular and delicious way to start the festive day. Here’s a simple recipe for a classic Christmas breakfast casserole:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (16 oz) breakfast sausage
- 6 slices of bread, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or cooked and crumbled bacon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread half of the cubed bread.
- Layer half of the cooked sausage over the bread, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
- If desired, add optional toppings such as chopped green onions, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and bake the casserole, covered, for about 45-50 minutes or until the eggs are set.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Christmas breakfast casserole! Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it even more special.
