Description
A comforting and versatile Christmas Breakfast Casserole that combines eggs, bread or hash browns, savory meats, and gooey cheese, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 large eggs
- 2 cups grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
- 1 pound cooked sausage or diced ham
- 5–6 cups cubes of crusty bread or 2 bags of frozen hash browns
- 1–2 cups diced bell peppers, onions, or spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional herbs like parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8×8-inch dishes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread bread cubes or hash browns evenly in the greased dish.
- Layer with cooked sausage or diced ham, followed by cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers evenly.
- If using, sprinkle vegetables on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and the eggs are set.
- Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a fluffier texture, avoid overmixing the egg mixture. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg