Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole

Health score
11%
Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole
70 min.
12
515kcal

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Start your Christmas morning off right with a delightful and hearty breakfast casserole that will warm the hearts and fill the bellies of your loved ones. This Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors and textures that brings everyone together around the table. Imagine the aroma of savory ground sausage mingling with the earthy notes of cremini mushrooms and the sweetness of red bell peppers, all enveloped in a creamy egg mixture and baked to perfection.

With its golden crust and gooey cheddar cheese, this casserole is a feast for the senses. It's easy to prepare, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the holiday festivities and less time in the kitchen. Simply assemble the ingredients the night before, and pop it in the oven while you sip on your morning coffee or hot cocoa. In just 70 minutes, you'll have a delicious dish that serves 12, making it perfect for family gatherings or brunch with friends.

Not only is this casserole satisfying and delicious, but it also offers a balanced caloric profile, ensuring that you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your family, set the table, and make this Christmas morning one to remember with a breakfast that’s as festive as the holiday itself!

Ingredients

  • cups mushrooms white sliced
  • 18  eggs 
  • lb diestel breakfast sausage 
  • loaf bread crumbs italian (8 cups, 1-inch cubes) (crusty bread)
  • 12 servings bell pepper to taste
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  • teaspoons salt 
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. Brown the sausage in a saute pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, breaking it into bite size pieces.
  2. Add the mushrooms, bell peppers, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Cook an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Let cool.
  4. Drain.
  5. In a bowl, beat the eggs and milk.
  6. Add remaining salt and cheese; stir to combine.
  7. Add the bread cubes and cooled sausage mixture to a greased 139-inch baking dish. Toss to combine.
  8. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and sausage: press the bread mixture down gently to soak up some of the egg mixture.
  9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories515kcal
Protein17.33%
Fat61.69%
Carbs20.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.75
Glycemic Load
1.63
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.286521932353%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.51mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:515.23kcal
25.76%
Fat:35.39g
54.45%
Saturated Fat:15.79g
98.67%
Carbohydrates:27.09g
9.03%
Net Carbohydrates:23.83g
8.67%
Sugar:16.8g
18.66%
Cholesterol:289.3mg
96.43%
Sodium:966.04mg
42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.37g
44.73%
Vitamin C:108.65mg
131.7%
Vitamin A:3202.31IU
64.05%
Selenium:26.22µg
37.46%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
35.77%
Phosphorus:316.61mg
31.66%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.62%
Folate:99.7µg
24.92%
Vitamin B3:4.96mg
24.79%
Vitamin B12:1.17µg
19.58%
Vitamin B5:1.91mg
19.07%
Zinc:2.64mg
17.63%
Calcium:171.86mg
17.19%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.15%
Iron:2.84mg
15.76%
Potassium:537.2mg
15.35%
Vitamin E:2.22mg
14.78%
Vitamin D:2.15µg
14.35%
Fiber:3.25g
13.02%
Magnesium:37.46mg
9.37%
Copper:0.14mg
7.14%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.28%
Vitamin K:4.89µg
4.65%