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A close-up shot of a freshly baked golden-brown sausage breakfast casserole resting on the white marble cooktop. The melted cheese is bubbly, the edges are slightly crisp, and the casserole is perfectly set, ready to be sliced and served for a delicious Christmas breakfast.

Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is a cheesy, savory holiday favorite! Loaded with sausage, eggs, and melty cheddar, it’s easy to prep ahead for a stress-free, delicious Christmas morning brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage or maple sausage
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 1- 1½ cup half and half
  • 6 slices white bread toasted and cut into cubes
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet (for cooking sausage)
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
    A close-up view of a black skillet on a white marble cooktop, sizzling with ground pork sausage as it browns. A wooden spatula is stirring the crumbled sausage, ensuring even cooking, while steam rises from the pan, indicating its rich aroma and sizzling texture.
  2. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and salt in a mixing bowl.
    A close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl placed on a white marble cooktop, filled with beaten eggs, half-and-half, and salt. A metal whisk is actively blending the ingredients, creating a smooth, creamy, and well-incorporated mixture ready to be poured over the casserole.
  3. Layer the toasted bread cubes in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
    A close-up shot of a greased 9×13-inch glass baking dish resting on the white marble cooktop, carefully layered with golden, toasted bread cubes. The crisp pieces are evenly arranged, forming the base of the casserole, ready to absorb the rich egg mixture.
  4. Sprinkle the cooked sausage evenly over the bread layer.
    A close-up view of the cooked, crumbled sausage being evenly sprinkled over the toasted bread cubes in a glass baking dish on the white marble cooktop. The sausage is distributed across the dish, ensuring a flavorful bite in every serving.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage and bread, ensuring everything is well coated.
    A close-up shot of the egg mixture being poured from the mixing bowl over the layers of sausage and toasted bread in the glass baking dish on the white marble cooktop. The liquid soaks into the bread, ensuring a rich, custardy texture throughout the casserole.
  6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and let it sit for 10 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
    A close-up view of shredded sharp cheddar cheese being generously sprinkled over the assembled casserole in a glass baking dish on the white marble cooktop. The cheese is spread evenly, covering the surface, ready to melt into a golden, bubbly layer when baked.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until golden and set in the center.
  8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
    A close-up shot of a freshly baked golden-brown sausage breakfast casserole resting on the white marble cooktop. The melted cheese is bubbly, the edges are slightly crisp, and the casserole is perfectly set, ready to be sliced and served for a delicious Christmas breakfast.