Christmas Breakfast Casserole (Perfect Recipe For Hosting) (2024)

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This Christmas breakfast casserole recipe is the ultimate easy breakfast to make for the holidays. It combines perfectly cooked sausage, light and chewy bits of bread, creamy fluffy eggs, and melty cheddar cheese to make a breakfast casserole recipe that's to die for. So, whether you're looking for the perfect Christmas brunch to share with family and friends, or you just want an effortless Christmas morning breakfast to make, this casserole is the answer!

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The Best Christmas Breakfast Casserole

I'll be honest, my favorite thing about waking up on Christmas morning isn't so much the presents as it is the breakfast, especially when my wife makes her famous Christmas breakfast casserole. Out of all the Christmas breakfast casseroles I have on the blog, it's definitely my favorite.

Seriously, from the salty-sweet flavor of the breakfast sausages to the rich, creamy mixture of eggs and melty cheese, this casserole is perfect from the first bite to the last.

In addition to tasting delicious though, this breakfast casserole recipe also happens to be really easy to put together. In fact, 10 minutes of prep work is all that's required. And as far as the process goes, just 3 simple to follow steps are all you'll have to follow to make it.

Yup, it's that easy!

Oh, and did I mention this is the perfect make-ahead breakfast? Because it is!

That means you can build the casserole on Christmas Eve, and then wake up on Christmas morning, pop it in the oven, and enjoy! You'll even have time to make this gingerbread latte or peppermint mocha frappuccino while it bakes. Talk about a Christmas miracle!

By the way, if you're looking for another casserole to serve this one with, my Pioneer Woman French toast casserole is the ideal match. For something a little different, you can make this Mexican breakfast casserole.

Ingredients Needed

So, only 6 super simple ingredients are needed to make this Christmas morning breakfast recipe. In fact, they're so simple that you probably have most - if not all - of them on hand already!

Anyway, here's exactly what you'll need to make this breakfast sausage casserole:

How To Make Christmas Breakfast Casserole

Step 1: Cook The Sausage

First, begin by greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish and preheating the oven to 350°F (180ºC).

Then, grab a large nonstick skillet and cook the sausages for a couple of minutes, breaking them up as they cook until the sausage is browned on all sides.

Step 2: Build The Casserole

Now that that sausage is good to go, it's time to bring in the rest of the ingredients. So, to do that, you'll want to take out a large bowl and add the eggs, half and half, and a little salt and pepper to it and whisk everything to combine. Then, you can add the cooked sausages, bread pieces, and half of your shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl and mix everything together with a spatula.

Once the bread is coated in the egg mixture, you can transfer all of the casserole ingredients to a prepared baking dish and top it with the rest of the shredded cheese.

Step 3: Bake The Casserole

So, now that this delicious casserole is assembled you can put it in the oven and bake it for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.

Then, serve it alone or with this McDonald's breakfast sauce and enjoy it!

How To Make This Casserole Ahead Of Time

So, as I mentioned earlier, this is the perfect make-ahead recipe for Christmas morning.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

This Christmas breakfast casserole recipe will make 4 hearty servings, so it's perfect for a big family breakfast on Christmas morning. If you're lucky, you might even end up with some leftovers.

Speaking of leftovers, you can store the leftover casserole in an airtight container or put a lid on the casserole dish. Stored this way, it'll last in the fridge for 3-4 days. Alternatively, if you want your leftovers to last even longer, you can store them in an airtight container and keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Now, even though this casserole tastes best the day you make it, it's also pretty darn delicious when reheated.That said, the best way to reheat your leftover casserole is to put it back in the casserole dish and bake at 300°F for about 10-12 minutes or until it's fully warmed through.By the way, I don't recommend microwaving the casserole to warm it up. I find that it makes the eggs rubbery.

My Final Thoughts

Well, that's how to make a Christmas breakfast casserole your whole family will love!

This effortless and crazy delicious recipe really is the best way to start Christmas day. It has everything you'd want in a complete breakfast, and kids and adults love this, so everyone will be happy on Christmas morning!

Anyway, I hope you love it as much as I/we do.

As always, if you try this recipe, leave a comment below and let me know how it went.

Oh, and if you're looking for a casserole to serve for dinner, this chicken pot pie casserole has Christmas written all over it.

More Holiday Recipes

This casserole recipe is, of course, perfect for breakfast. But if you're looking for some desserts you can make during the holiday season, we have some pretty delicious ones to try out!Here are some of our favorites:

Brioche French toast casserole
Christmas crack
Christmas cookie fudge
Peppermint brownies
Fantasy fudge
No bake Christmas cookies

Also, for more tasty recipes, don't forget to follow us along on Tiktok,YouTube, andInstagram. We post new ones on them every single day.

Yield: 4 servings

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook Time30 minutes

Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. (500g) ground pork sausages, chopped
3 eggs
1 cup half and half
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bread, toasted and broken into pieces
1 ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

Grease a casserole dish and preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC).
In a non-stick skillet, cook the sausages, breaking them until they brown, and drain excess grease.
In a bowl, mix the eggs, half and half, and season with salt and pepper.
Add the sausages, bread, and half of the cheese and mix to combine.
Transfer to the baking dish and top with the rest of the cheese (you can refrigerate covered with foil overnight or until ready to bake if you want to make this casserole ahead of time).
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the egg mixture has set.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 serving
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 740Total Fat: 56gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 39g

Christmas Breakfast Casserole (Perfect Recipe For Hosting) (2024)

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Why do you have to refrigerate breakfast casserole overnight? ›

The casserole is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the liquid ingredients to be absorbed into the bread. This is a perishable mixture and should be cooked the morning or day after assembly. Bake in an oven set no lower than 325 °F. Most recipes suggest 350 °F.

How long can breakfast casserole sit before cooking? ›

Whisk the eggs, salt, pepper, milk, and cheese together. Evenly pour over sausage/vegetable mixture. Add another sprinkle of salt and pepper on top. Cover casserole with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.

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Why is my breakfast casserole runny in the middle? ›

Why Is My Breakfast Casserole Runny? The key to a breakfast casserole that is moist and delicious but not runny is to make sure you have the proper ratio of bread, eggs, and milk. If there is too much liquid for the bread to absorb, the result could be a runny casserole.

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Why is my egg casserole rubbery? ›

Less desirable texture: Additionally, the high heat can also affect the texture of the eggs. The best slow cooker egg casseroles have a soft, creamy texture. When the high temperature setting is used, the eggs tends to lose their tenderness and become rubbery.

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How do you make a casserole taste better? ›

Try different herbs for added flavour: sage or lemon thyme work wonderfully well. For a meatier casserole, add chopped sausage or pancetta when cooking the chicken. Stir wholegrain mustard through the casserole at the end of cooking (to taste); this is especially good if you have sausage in the casserole.

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Is it better to cook casserole the day before or? ›

Make-ahead meals (especially baked casseroles) are terrific because you can completely assemble them in advance and bake them just before serving. They're the ultimate comfort food as they come bubbling hot and delicious straight from the oven to the table to the delight of family and friends.

Do you have to refrigerate egg casserole before baking? ›

You can either bake breakfast casserole immediately or cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to bake later.

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Can you make a casserole with raw eggs ahead of time? ›

Yes, you can. Raw eggs are fairly stable in the freezer, especially when beaten or mixed with other ingredients. Check to see what else is in the casserole, though.

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What are 5 components of a casserole? ›

So what's inside? Let's talk anatomy: A standard dinner casserole usually includes a protein, a starch, a vegetable, a sauce (or other binding ingredient), and cheese.

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Should you cook a casserole covered or uncovered? ›

According to Allrecipes, it is important to leave a casserole covered for part of its cooking time. This helps to trap moisture and heat which helps it cook evenly without burning. However, it's also frequently important to let the casserole cook uncovered for a period of the baking time as well.

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Do casseroles cook faster covered or uncovered? ›

In general, covering a casserole dish will cook the food faster. This is because the lid traps the heat that rises off the food instead of letting it dissipate into the oven. Covering also has the effect of moistening the food inside, like steaming, because any moisture that rises off the food is trapped by the lid.

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When baking a casserole is it covered or uncovered? ›

Generally, casseroles with grains, rice or pasta that will cook during the baking process are usually covered, for at least part of the time. Casseroles made of cooked ingredients are usually baked uncovered. If you like a crisper, browner top, be sure the casserole is uncovered for at least part of the bake time.

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How do you store and reheat breakfast casseroles? ›

Pre-bake the casserole as instructed above, then cool to room temperature and cover tightly with foil. Freeze for up to 1 month, then reheat in a 350 F oven for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes more, until completely warmed through and browned on top.

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Why is my hash brown casserole soggy? ›

Frozen hash browns will leak moisture during cooking, which could leave a soggy, sad mess behind. For the best results, let the frozen hash browns thaw overnight in the fridge, then thoroughly pat them dry to remove as much moisture as possible before cooking them to crispy.