Description
A delicious and hearty breakfast casserole perfect for Christmas morning, filled with cheese, eggs, and savory ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled sausage (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the cubed bread, followed by the sausage (if using), and then sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese layers.
- Cover the dish with foil and let it sit for 30 minutes to soak.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg