Make Christmas morning extra special with this easy and flavorful Christmas Breakfast Casserole! Packed with eggs, sausage, cheese, and veggies, itโs the perfect make-ahead dish to feed a crowd.
One of my favorite things about Christmas is the traditions. From decorating the tree to favorite Christmas Cookies to this Breakfast Casserole. Traditions make up Christmas! This Christmas Breakfast Casserole recipe is the perfect way to start the day on Christmas morning.
Christmas Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Assemble this casserole on Christmas Eve, place it in the fridge overnight and bake it while youโre opening your gifts from Santa on Christmas morning! Itโs easy to make, always delicious, and ready at just the right time!
I use sausage in this recipe, but you could use bacon, mushrooms, ham, or any other mix-ins you love. You could even mix it up and add a different cheese โ Iโve used pepper jack and itโs super good!
Pair this Christmas Breakfast Casserole with these Christmas Brunch Recipes, Christmas Fruit Salad or my favorite Cinnamon Rolls and you have a tradition in the making!
Ingredients
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Crescent rolls โ Full sheets of crescent roll dough also work in this recipe.
- Sausage โ This can be swapped with cubed leftover ham or cooked bacon if you prefer.
- Frozen potatoes โ I use the cubed style potatoes, but shredded will also work.
- Shredded cheese โ I like to use sharp cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese.
- Cream or milk โ I use half evaporated milk and half 2% or whole milk
- Eggs
How To Make Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Step 1: Layer The Casserole: In the casserole dish, layer the sausage, potatoes, and cheese in that order.
Step 2: Add In The Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream or milk.
Step 3: Pour the mixture over the casserole and place it in the refrigerator. Let the mixture sit overnight.
Step 4: Let the casserole dish come to room temperature while you preheat the oven. Bake the casserole for about 45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set in the center and the edges are golden brown.
Variations
- Add some veggies. To bulk up your breakfast casserole, add sautรฉed onions, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, or a combination.
- Give it some Tex-Mex flair. Swap the sausage for chorizo, add sautรฉed onions and bell peppers, and serve your Christmas breakfast casserole with salsa, Cholula hot sauce, cilantro, thinly sliced green onions, etc.
Storage
You can wrap leftovers of this Christmas breakfast casserole in the baking dish or transfer them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave or a 350ยบF oven.
Make-Ahead Instructions
This Christmas breakfast casserole recipe is ideal for making ahead. Assemble it, cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and refrigerate it overnight before baking.
More Breakfast Casseroles To Enjoy
- Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
- Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
- Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
- Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pkg refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 lb browned sausage
- 1 half package of Ore-Ida OโBrien frozen potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheese I like Cheddar or Colby-Jack
- 2 cups cream or milk I use half evaporated milk and half 2% or whole milk
- 6 eggs
Instructions
- Place crescent dough in bottom of greased 9ร13 pan.
- Layer sausage, potatoes & cheese in order given.
- Mix eggs and cream together in large bowl. Pour over casserole.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Let rest on counter while oven preheats to 350 degrees. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until eggs are just set in center, being careful to not overbake. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Sure would be nice if someone saved a piece for me!!!
Love,
Dad aka PopPop
Yummy and your photo is beautiful!
This sounds delicious! We usually have cinnamon rolls as our Christmas morning breakfast but I think I might try this recipe instead as a surprise. Thanks!