Certainly! Christmas breakfast casseroles are a popular and delicious way to start the festive day. Here’s a basic recipe for a classic Christmas breakfast casserole. Feel free to customize it based on your preferences.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups bread cubes (French bread or any sturdy bread)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, salsa
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Sausage and Vegetables: In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened. Drain any excess grease.
- Whisk Eggs Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Casserole: In a greased baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, followed by half of the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the layers. Repeat the layers with the remaining bread, sausage, and cheese.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the casserole layers. Make sure the egg mixture is distributed evenly.
- Let it Soak: Allow the casserole to sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the egg mixture.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Serve: Once baked, let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, or salsa if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Christmas breakfast casserole! You can prepare it the night before and refrigerate it, then bake it in the morning for a convenient holiday breakfast.
