Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole
Wake up to a breakfast that feels like a warm hug! This Christmas morning casserole turns sausage, eggs, cheese, and fluffy biscuits into the easiest, hearty breakfast you can’t get enough of!
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Stress-Free: Assemble it the night before and bake in the morning for a holiday breakfast without the chaos.
Only 5 Ingredients: This delicious recipe uses only 5 simple ingredients, making assembly and prep only 20 minutes!
Bite-Sized Bliss: Fluffy biscuit pieces soak up eggs and cheese just right, giving each bite the perfect balance of flavors.
Christmas Morning Casserole Ingredients
Cheese Swaps: Feel free to use any cheese you love. Pepper Jack adds a little kick, and smoked Gouda gives a rich, smoky flavor.
Seasonings: Add ½–1 tsp salt and ¼–½ tsp black pepper, or try ½ tsp garlic or onion powder for extra flavor.
Fresh Garnish: Chopped chives or green onions make a tasty addition and a pretty garnish.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with hot sauce or a creamy gravy for extra indulgence.
Biscuit Options: You can use two smaller cans of biscuits instead of one large can. Cut the smaller biscuits in half rather than quarters.
Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Christmas casserole is a holiday morning staple. With simple prep, one pan, and straight into the oven, it’s a hearty, cheesy, and crowd-ready dish. For a complete breakfast, serve with warm cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit.
Brown Sausage: Preheat the oven to 350ºF, then spray a 9 x 13-inch or 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Cook and crumble breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and no pink remains, about 7 minutes. Drain off any grease.
Cut Biscuits: Cut biscuits into quarters.
Fill Baking Dish: Add the cut-up biscuits to the baking dish and top with the cooked sausage.
Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the sausage and biscuits.
Make Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs and milk in a medium bowl, then pour the milk mixture evenly over the top.
Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the eggs are set. Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes or so, until lightly browned on top. Let the Christmas morning casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Make Ahead Instructions
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 Christmas morning! For another easy make-ahead breakfast, check out my breakfast enchiladas!
Assemble the casserole completely, but do not bake.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, foil, or a fitted lid.
Refrigerate: You can leave it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Bake: When ready to cook, bake as directed in step 6.
Extra Bake Time: You may need to add a few extra minutes to the bake time since the dish starts cold.
Christmas Morning Casserole
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• Storage: Cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
• Reheating: Microwave individual portions for 1 to 2 minutes, or warm the full dish in a 350°F oven until heated through.