Our Christmas Tradition.
I call this recipe Christmas Morning Casserole because it has become one of my family’s Christmas traditions. I started making this casserole several years ago and now I make it every Christmas morning. It’s gluten, dairy, and soy-free. This breakfast casserole is easily adapted to your family’s likes and preferred tastes. I make ours with mushrooms since, as you may remember from a previous recipe, Mini-Mushroom Pizzas, my family loves mushrooms. This breakfast recipe is a simple, overnight, egg casserole. I prepare it the night before. On Christmas morning I pop it in the oven, and while it’s baking, we open our presents.
How to Make this Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole.
How do You Know when Casserole is Done?
Place a food thermometer in the center of your casserole. It’s finished when the thermometer reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t have a thermometer, place a small knife in the center of your casserole, and when it comes out clean, it’s done. Once baked, it can sit out for about 2 hours.
How Long can Casserole be refrigerated before baking?
You can keep your prepared casserole up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator before baking it. Once you bake it, your casserole will last 3-4 days cover, or sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can freeze your casserole for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
Can Casserole be Reheated?
To reheat your casserole, remove it from the refrigerator. Cover it with foil and heat it in the oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and finish heating it uncovered for 5 more minutes. To reheat frozen casserole, thaw it in the refrigerator first, then reheat in the oven.
Why is My Casserole Runny?
Sometimes your casserole may turn out runny. If this happens, it often depends on the type of vegetables you use in your casserole. Some vegetables, are higher in moisture and cause excess water when baking. Saute your vegetables first, before adding them to your casserole. This should prevent your casserole from becoming too runny.
I hope you enjoy this recipe for Christmas Morning Casserole. No matter what your Christmas traditions, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy every minute of this blessed season.
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Blessings, Laura xo
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13 baking pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- whisk
Ingredients
- 8 slices gluten-free bread cut into cubes
- 1 lb meat (sausage, bacon, ham) cooked and crumbled you choose one meat
- 1/2 cup vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli, mushrooms, etc.) chopped you choose one vegetable
- 5 large eggs beaten
- 2 cups half & half (for non-dairy see my recipe) see recipe link in the notes.
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (any non-dairy brand)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 3 green onions (chopped) optional (garnish)
- 1 Tbsp parsley optional (garnish)
- 2 Tbsp non-dairy butter or shortening for greasing the baking pan
Instructions
- Cook the meat of your choice and set aside.
- Grease your baking pan and set aside.
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Layer bread cubes in the bottom of the baking pan. Set aside.
- Chop the vegetables of your choice. (Drain if using spinach)
- To the prepared pan, layer the cooked meat on top of the bread cubes.
- To the prepared pan, layer the vegetables on top of the cooked meat.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top of the vegetables. Set the pan aside.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk.
- Mix together the half & half, beaten eggs, salt, and dry mustard in a large measuring cup until frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top of the prepared baking pan.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Let it sit overnight.
- When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the pan and let stand while the oven heats.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with green onion and parsley if desired.
Notes
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