Christmas Breakfast Casserole is the perfect way to start your holiday morning—hearty, filling, and easy to prepare in advance. This comforting dish brings together fluffy eggs, savory sausage, crispy vegetables, and melted cheese into one delightful bite. It’s a wonderful option for feeding a crowd, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, but it’s also versatile enough to enjoy all year round.

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You can customize it with your favorite veggies and cheeses, making it as simple or as extravagant as you like. The best part? It can be assembled the night before, so you can wake up to the delicious aroma of a ready-to-bake breakfast casserole!

Kitchen Equipment Needed:

Large skillet
Mixing bowls
9×13-inch baking dish
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula or wooden spoon
Oven

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chicken sausage (or turkey sausage)
8 large eggs
2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
3 cups cubed bread (French or sourdough)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking veggies)
Optional: fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Directions:

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook the sausage and vegetables: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced bell pepper and onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk the egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the casserole: In the prepared baking dish, evenly spread the cubed bread. Layer the cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables on top. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Pour the egg mixture over the entire dish, ensuring the bread is well soaked. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Refrigerate or bake: If making ahead, cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. If baking immediately, let the casserole sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the egg mixture.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. If baking directly from the refrigerator, it may require an additional 10 minutes of baking time.
Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

45 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour 5 minutes

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories: 320
Fat: 21g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 600mg

This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is a deliciously savory way to kick off your holiday, with its mix of sausage, eggs, and cheese all baked to perfection. The prep-ahead option ensures more time spent with family and less time in the kitchen!

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

he perfect way to start your holiday morning—hearty, filling, and easy to prepare in advance. This comforting dish brings together fluffy eggs, savory sausage, crispy vegetables, and melted cheese into one delightful bite. It’s a wonderful option for feeding a crowd, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, but it’s also versatile enough to enjoy all year round.

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Equipment

Large skillet
Mixing bowls
9x13 inch baking dish
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula or wooden spoon
Oven

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken sausage or turkey sausage
8 large eggs
2 cups milk whole or 2%
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 bell pepper diced
1 small onion diced
3 cups cubed bread French or sourdough
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil for cooking veggies
Optional: fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Cook the sausage and vegetables: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced bell pepper and onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Whisk the egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the casserole: In the prepared baking dish, evenly spread the cubed bread. Layer the cooked sausage and sautéed vegetables on top. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Pour the egg mixture over the entire dish, ensuring the bread is well soaked. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Refrigerate or bake: If making ahead, cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. If baking immediately, let the casserole sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the egg mixture.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. If baking directly from the refrigerator, it may require an additional 10 minutes of baking time.
Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 320
Fat: 21g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 600mg
This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is a deliciously savory way to kick off your holiday, with its mix of sausage, eggs, and cheese all baked to perfection. The prep-ahead option ensures more time spent with family and less time in the kitchen!