Description
This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for festive mornings. It features savory ground pork sausage, fluffy eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, and day-old bread soaked in a flavorful custard mixture, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 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
Base
- 6 slices day-old bread cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and evenly spread the cubed day-old bread at the bottom to form the base layer.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground pork sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat then spread the sausage evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
- Mix custard: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, dry mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese for added flavor.
- Combine and soak: Pour the egg and cheese mixture evenly over the sausage and bread in the baking dish. Press down gently with a fork to help the bread soak up the egg mixture thoroughly.
- Chill: Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours to allow the custard to fully absorb into the bread and flavors to meld.
- Bake the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the covered casserole for 30 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes after baking to firm up before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps the casserole absorb the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy.
- You can substitute the pork sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add vegetables like diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the sausage layer for extra texture and nutrition.
- Make sure the casserole rests after baking so it slices neatly and holds its shape.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before, making it perfect for busy holiday mornings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg
