Description
This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and festive dish combining savory breakfast sausage, fluffy biscuits, vibrant bell peppers, scallions, and melted cheddar cheese baked to perfection with a rich egg custard. Perfect for holiday mornings or brunch gatherings, it is simple to prepare and can be made ahead to save time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 can biscuits 16.3 ounces
- 1 red or orange bell pepper seeded and diced
- 4 scallions sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking. Set the dish aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage until it is browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if desired, then set the sausage aside.
- Prepare Biscuit Layer: Arrange the biscuits in the bottom of the greased baking dish. Use your hands to press them flat into an even layer, forming the base of the casserole.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the cooked sausage, diced bell pepper, and sliced scallions over the biscuit layer. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, fine sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper until fully combined.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring all parts get some of the custard.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the center is puffed up and the eggs are fully set, with a golden top.
Notes
- For make-ahead convenience, assemble the casserole as directed, cover it, and refrigerate overnight unbaked. Before baking, let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats.
- Use colorful bell peppers, red or orange, to add festive color and a touch of sweetness.
- You can substitute the breakfast sausage with turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- For dairy-free variation, use plant-based milk and cheese alternatives.
- Make sure the eggs are fully set before removing from oven to prevent runny texture.
