Christmas Morning Wife Saver Brunch

Wake up to the comforting aromas of the festive season with this irresistible Christmas Morning Wife Saver Brunch. Perfect for hassle-free holiday mornings, this make-ahead breakfast casserole layers fluffy white bread, savory cooked ham, and melty cheddar cheese, all soaked in a rich, golden custard infused with Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Topped with a crunchy layer of buttery crushed cornflakes, this dish delivers the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness and crispy texture in every bite. Refrigerated overnight and baked to perfection in the morning, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that lets you enjoy more time with loved ones. Ideal for Christmas or any celebratory brunch, this cozy classic serves up to 8 guests with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 slices White bread
• 1 cup Cooked ham
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 large Eggs
• 2.5 cups Whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Cornflakes, crushed
• 0.25 cup Butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

Trim the crusts off the white bread slices and place half of them in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Sprinkle half of the cooked ham and shredded cheddar cheese over the bread layer.

Step 4

Cover with another layer of the remaining bread slices, followed by the remaining ham and cheese.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to create the custard mixture.

Step 6

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread, ham, and cheese, ensuring all the bread is soaked.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6-8 hours).

Step 8

In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 10

Sprinkle the crushed cornflakes over the top of the casserole and drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cornflakes.

Step 11

Bake the casserole uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is fully set.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into portions and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1472.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2929.2

Total Fat 179.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 1557.9mg	0%
Sodium 5144.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 47.5g
Protein 139.0g	0%

Vitamin D 591.5IU	0%
Calcium 3005.0mg	0%
Iron 30.9mg	0%
Potassium 1949.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 26.6%