Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to a hassle-free morning with our easy overnight breakfast casserole. Packed with seasoned sausage, melted cheese, and savory flavors your whole family will love. Just toss it together the night before, pop it in the oven for 30-35 minutes, and enjoy a no-fuss, tasty breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Jimmy Dean’s regular sausage, Cooked
- 9 slices rustic loaf of bread, cubed
- 8 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons dried onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and pepper
Directions
Preparation (the night before baking)
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cheeses, eggs, milk, dried minced onion, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add the bread and sausage. Mix until well combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Baking the casserole
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Bake covered, in the preheated oven, for 20-25 minutes and then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious and convenient overnight breakfast casserole!
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added freshness.