Eggsactly What You Need for Breakfast
This Egg Bake Casserole is a Bazar family Christmas ritual. Yes, “ritual” is the right word—because no Christmas morning is complete without it. Picture this: It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re 7 years old, unable to sleep because tomorrow is the big day. At the first sign of daylight, you’re shoving your brother down the stairs to get to the living room and check out your presents. All that excitement burns serious calories, so you’re going to need a big meal!
This glorious casserole is the ultimate holiday breakfast. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it’s also perfect for feeding a crowd. And if you’re not hosting a full house, trust me, you’ll be thrilled to have leftovers in the fridge to help you survive the holiday chaos. I may wrestle my brothers less than I used to, but I still need this egg bake casserole and a screwdriver (OJ and Sprite if you want to keep it mellow) to kick off Christmas morning.
This egg bake casserole is a holiday favorite, packed with savory sausage, cheesy goodness, and an easy prep that allows you to make it the night before.
Egg Bake Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6-8 slices of bread, torn into bite-sized pieces (use whatever leftover bread you have—mix and match!)
- 8 eggs
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 32 oz breakfast sausage (I love Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage)
- 5 oz shredded Swiss cheese
- 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
Instructions: Night Before
- In a 9×13-inch pan, spread the torn pieces of bread evenly across the bottom.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the 8 eggs, 2 cups of milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the pan.
- Brown the 32 oz of breakfast sausage in a medium skillet. Once browned, distribute it evenly over the bread and egg mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese evenly over the sausage layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and the remaining 1 ½ cups of milk. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the top of the cheese.
- Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
Instructions: Morning of Deliciousness
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Place a baking sheet on the bottom rack in your oven to catch spillage. Your casserole will get bubbly, and if you aren’t using a very deep 9×13 pan, it may spill over the edges.
- Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until the casserole is golden and bubbly on top.
Servings: 12
Cook Time: 1 ½ to 2 hours
Prep Time: 8-12 hours (overnight chilling)
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