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Cozy Christmas Breakfast Casserole

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A warm, satisfying breakfast casserole featuring sausage, cheese, and cinnamon-spiced bread, perfect for festive holiday mornings and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups dried bread cubes (about 170g), preferably day-old or slightly stale
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey), cooked and crumbled
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese (240ml)
  • 1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free milk works too!)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200g), sharp or mild
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Cube dried bread into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  3. Cook breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  4. Sauté chopped onion and bell pepper in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth.
  6. Add garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the egg mixture and whisk until combined and slightly frothy.
  7. In a very large bowl, combine bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed veggies, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and gently fold together with a spatula, ensuring all bread pieces soak evenly. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  9. Pour the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish and spread gently.
  10. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use day-old or slightly stale bread to avoid sogginess. Let the casserole rest after baking for cleaner slices. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Eggs at room temperature help prevent rubbery texture. Assemble the night before for convenience, adding 10 minutes to baking time if chilled.

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