wake up and enjoy breakfast feels like a warm hug! This Christmas morning casserole turns sausage, eggs, cheese, and fluffy crackers into The simplest and heartiest breakfast You are never enough!
One Pot of Christmas Cheer
- No stress:Assemble the night before and bake in the morning for a mess-free holiday breakfast.
- Only 5 ingredients: This delicious recipe uses only 5 simple ingredients and takes only 20 minutes to assemble and prepare!
- Bite-sized happiness:The fluffy cookie sheet absorbs the egg and cheese just right, giving each bite the perfect balance of flavors.
Christmas Morning Casserole Ingredients
- Cheese Swap:Feel free to use any cheese you like. Pepper Jack adds a little kick and Smoked Gouda brings a rich, smoky flavor.
- Seasoning:Add 1/2–1 teaspoon salt and 1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or try 1/2 teaspoon garlic or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Fresh garnish:Chopped chives or scallions make a delicious addition and a pretty garnish.
- Service suggestions:Serve with hot sauce or creamy gravy for extra flavor.
- Cookie options:You can use two smaller cans of cookies instead of one large can. Cut smaller cookies in half instead of quarters.
Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Christmas casserole is a holiday morning staple. With simple prep, one pan, and straight into the oven, this is a hearty, cheesy, crowd-pleasing dish. A hearty breakfast is available with hot cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit.
- Brown Sausage: Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9 x 13-inch or 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Add breakfast sausage to a large skillet and cook over medium heat and mash until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain all grease.
- Cut the cookies: Cut cookies into quarters.
- Fill the baking pan: Place the cut biscuits in a baking dish and top with the cooked sausage.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over sausage and crackers.
- Make the egg mixture: Whisk the eggs and milk in a medium bowl, then pour the milk mixture evenly over the top.
- bake: Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until eggs are set. Remove foil and bake until top is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Let the Christmas morning casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
advance directive
This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is easy to assemble a night or two before, so you can pop it in the oven as soon as you wake up on Christmas morning! For another easy make-ahead breakfast, check out my breakfast enchiladas!
- gather Completely casserole, but do not bake.
- cover Seal it with plastic wrap, foil or a suitable lid.
- refrigeration: You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- bake: When ready to cook, follow the instructions in step 6 to bake.
- Additional baking time: You may need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time as the dish starts to get cold.
Christmas Morning Casserole
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equipment
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1 9 x 13-inch baking panor 3-quart baking dish
raw material
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 (16.3 oz) Tube Grand’s Canned Cookies
- 6 big egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
instruct
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9 x 13-inch or 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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cooked and crushed 1 pound breakfast sausage Heat in a large skillet over medium-high heat until well browned and no pink remains, about 7 minutes. Drain all grease.
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cut 1 tube (16.3 oz) Grand’s Canned Cookies Divide into quarters and place them in a baking dish and top with cooked sausage.
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Add to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Cover evenly on top of sausage and biscuits.
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stir together 6 large eggs and 1 cup milk Place in a medium bowl and pour evenly over top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until eggs are set. Remove foil and bake until top is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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notes
• Storage: Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
• Reheat: Microwave individual portions for 1 to 2 minutes, or place the entire dish in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Nutrition
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