Cheerful Holiday Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This festive breakfast casserole combines hearty bread, savory sausage, and a blend of vegetables, all soaked in a rich egg mixture. It's perfect for holiday gatherings and serves a crowd.
Servings 10
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf hearty crusty bread cut into cubes
- 1 pound breakfast sausage crumbled and browned
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Cook the crumbled breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then remove from heat.
- Sauté the diced bell peppers and onion in the same skillet until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Layer half of the cubed bread in the baking dish, followed by half of the sausage, sautéed vegetables, and cheddar cheese.
- Repeat the layering with the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the egg mixture over the casserole, ensuring all bread cubes are soaked.
- Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For best flavor, let the casserole rest overnight in the refrigerator before baking.