The Night Before Christmas Brunch Bake

Transform your holiday morning into a stress-free celebration with "The Night Before Christmas Brunch Bake," a delightful make-ahead breakfast casserole that’s packed with festive flavors. This savory dish combines cubes of fluffy French bread, crumbled breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of spice from ground mustard, all soaked overnight in a rich blend of eggs, whole milk, and cream. Topped with vibrant green onions, this golden-baked casserole emerges from the oven as the perfect centerpiece for Christmas brunch. With minimal prep the night before and just 50 minutes of baking time, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that serves 8—ideal for feeding hungry holiday guests. Delightful and hearty, this brunch recipe ensures your morning is filled with joy, not stress.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 12 ounces) French bread
• 8 large Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups, shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound, crumbled Cooked breakfast sausage
• 3 stalks, finely chopped Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon, for greasing Butter

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the butter.

Step 2

Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and place evenly in the baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard until well combined.

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled cooked sausage over the bread cubes in the baking dish, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and toppings, ensuring all bread pieces are soaked. Gently press down on the contents with a spatula to submerge any dry pieces.

Step 6

Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the liquid.

Step 7

The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.

Step 8

Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set (a knife inserted in the middle should come out clean).

Step 9

Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your festive brunch bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2252.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5166.3

Total Fat 341.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 2309.5mg	0%
Sodium 11039.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 215.1g	0%

Vitamin D 545.0IU	0%
Calcium 2203.4mg	0%
Iron 28.7mg	0%
Potassium 3533.6mg	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: 61.7%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 21.0%