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Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Casserole

A close-up slice of baked christmas breakfast casserole with browned cheese topping and visible sausage and egg filling.
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Prepare this hearty sausage, egg, and cheese casserole the night before Christmas for a simple, stress-free holiday morning meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1 loaf (16 ounces) French bread or sourdough, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Drain off excess grease. Spread the cooked sausage evenly in the bottom of a greased 13×9 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the cubed bread over the sausage layer. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the bread.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese layers. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the plastic wrap.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and the center is set.
  9. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, layer ingredients as directed, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • You can substitute the sausage with ham or bacon for variety.
  • Use stale or slightly dry bread for the best texture in the final casserole.

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Find it online: https://devourdish.com/christmas-breakfast-casserole-recipe/