Mom's Christmas Breakfast Make Ahead

Wake up to the magic of "Mom's Christmas Breakfast Make Ahead," a heartwarming holiday recipe designed for effortless morning bliss! This make-ahead breakfast casserole combines the rustic charm of cubed day-old bread with savory crumbled breakfast sausage, gooey layers of shredded cheddar cheese, and a creamy egg custard infused with hints of nutmeg. Perfect for busy holiday mornings, this dish can be prepped in just 20 minutes the night before, allowing you to relax and enjoy the season's festivities. Simply pop it in the oven the next morning for a golden, bubbly masterpiece that serves up to 8 people. Garnish with fresh green onions for an optional festive finish, and savor the comforting flavors of a stress-free, crowd-pleasing breakfast. Perfect for Christmas morning or any special occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups Day-old bread, cubed
• 1 pound Breakfast sausage
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2.5 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 6 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles, until fully cooked and browned. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Evenly spread the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle the cooked sausage over the bread cubes, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using) until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, sausage, and cheese in the baking dish.

Step 7

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Step 8

On the morning of serving, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

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

Step 10

Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped green onions (if using) and serve warm. Enjoy your festive, stress-free breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3194.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7404.6

Total Fat 337.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 146.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 1811.6mg	0%
Sodium 15700.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 771.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.4g	0%
Total Sugars 79.4g
Protein 307.1g	0%

Vitamin D 514.4IU	0%
Calcium 3605.3mg	0%
Iron 57.3mg	0%
Potassium 4016.6mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 42.0%