Description
A savory and hearty Christmas Breakfast Casserole featuring browned sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread soaked overnight for a perfect holiday morning dish.
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
Base and Topping
- 6 slices day-old bread, cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and evenly spread the bread cubes at the bottom to form a base layer.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat, then spread the cooked sausage evenly 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 smooth. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to combine.
- Assemble the casserole: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the sausage and bread in the baking dish. Use a fork to gently press down so the bread soaks up the egg mixture evenly.
- Chill overnight: Cover the assembled casserole with foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the bread to absorb the custard.
- Bake covered: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the casserole covered with foil for 30 minutes to cook through and set.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is fully set.
- Rest before serving: Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes after baking to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps the casserole absorb the egg mixture better without becoming soggy.
- Covering and refrigerating overnight enhances the flavors and texture.
- Feel free to swap pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Sharp cheddar cheese gives a robust flavor, but you can use other cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a milder taste.
- Make sure to drain the cooked sausage well to avoid excess grease in the casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
