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Christmas Breakfast Casserole

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This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is a festive and hearty dish combining savory sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread for a convenient holiday morning feast everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 cups cubed French bread
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until fully browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Add the cubed bread, cooked sausage, diced green and red bell peppers, onion, and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to firm up.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with a side of cran-apple chutney or a drizzle of maple syrup. You can also prepare the casserole the night before and bake it fresh in the morning.

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