Christmas Brunch Casserole
Christmas Brunch Casserole is hearty, comforting, and crowd-pleasing.It combines eggs, bread, cheese, and savory flavors.Perfect for make-ahead holiday mornings.Easy to customize for family traditions.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups cubed bread (French or sourdough)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Spread bread cubes evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle sausage or bacon, bell peppers, and onions over the bread.
- Add shredded cheeses evenly on top.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pour egg mixture over the casserole, pressing gently to soak the bread.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until set and golden on top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best for texture.
- Casserole firms up as it cools slightly.
- Cheese can be mixed or substituted.
- Resting time improves slicing.
- Serve warm for best flavour.