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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Overnight Christmas Breakfast Casserole is delicious, simple to prepare and the best dish for a festive holiday morning!
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By: Diana Last updated on April 18, 2024

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The tastiest dish for a festive morning, this Overnight Christmas Breakfast Casserole is delicious and simple to prepare!

You can get everything for this recipe prepared on Christmas Eve so that all you need to do in the morning is pop the casserole in the oven to bake while your family is opening their gifts from Santa.

Then, watch everyone devour this meaty, cheesy egg casserole. It’s the perfect hearty holiday breakfast.

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Stop right here for the recipe for the best breakfast casserole for Christmas!

I’m calling this “Christmas Breakfast Casserole” because a tasty breakfast bake like this one is just perfect for a busy holiday morning.

But really, you can make this dish, packed with bread, eggs, meat, and cheese on any day of the year. It’s an amazing make-ahead dish that is always impressive.

Five stars.

This recipe is awesome. I have been making various versions every Christmas. I have used raisin bread to pre made cinnamon rolls cut up for sweet savory flavour.
The newest ingredient I used was hollandaise sauce within the recipe. A whole flavour to even make it better.
Thank you

Carolyn

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You might also want to try my Bisquick Breakfast Casserole, or Baked Oatmeal Casserole. Each of these morning meals makes enough to feed a small crowd.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  1. A Time Saver – Nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen on Christmas morning! This recipe is made almost entirely the day before, so all you need to do on the day of is preheat the oven and bake your breakfast casserole.
  2. Something for everyone – All of the most common savory breakfast favorites are in here, including bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese, and veggies.
  3. Easy Clean Up – A one-pan casserole rather than individual breakfast dishes means that you’ll have less to clean up after everyone eats. My Croissant Bread Pudding is another one-pan baked dish that makes a tasty breakfast too!

Ingredients In Christmas Breakfast Casserole

Here’s what you need to make this fantastic overnight breakfast casserole:

The ingredients needed to make breakfast casserole, including, eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese
  • Breakfast Sausage: Look for bulk, uncooked breakfast sausage. Be sure to cook it fully according to the package directions before adding it to the casserole.
  • Bacon: This should also be fully cooked ahead of time. Save a bit of the bacon grease to saute the vegetables.
  • Peppers and Onions: These veggies add festive red and green color and a savory-sweet-fresh flavor to the dish.
  • Bread: Use your favorite dense, crusty bread as the first layer of the casserole. This will soak up the egg and create a beautiful bottom crust.
  • Eggs: This recipe uses the whole dozen!
  • Half and Half: Adds richness to the egg mixture.
  • Velveeta Cheese: This melts perfectly into the casserole giving it the perfect amount of ooey-gooey cheesy goodness.
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese: This is added to the dish just before baking, to give the casserole a gorgeous cheesy topping.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make Breakfast Casserole for Christmas

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  1. Saute the Veggies: Using a tablespoon of bacon grease that you saved from cooking the bacon and sausage, cook the onion and bell peppers in a large skillet over medium heat. It should take 8-10 minutes for the vegetables to soften.
  2. Start Layering: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray so that nothing sticks. Then add the cubed bread evenly to the bottom of the dish.
  3. Add Meat and Vegetables: Cover the bread with cooked sausage, then the cooked veggies, and then the cooked bacon. Lastly, add the cubed Velveeta evenly over the casserole dish.
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  1. Add Eggs and then Chill: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with half and half, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the other ingredients in the baking dish, then gently press down so that the bread starts to soak up the eggs. Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
  2. Bake and serve: In the morning, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°). Remove the casserole from the fridge and top it with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until set. Allow the Christmas breakfast casserole to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Tip!

Watch for browning. If the cheese on the top of your casserole starts to brown too much, cover the dish with foil for the rest of the baking time.

a red casserole dish of cheesy breakfast casserole, one slice has been removed.

Recipe Tips

  • Be sure to cook the meat and vegetables first. The bacon, sausage, peppers, and onions should not be added to the dish still raw.
  • To save even more time, feel free to use pre-cooked sausage and bacon. You can even use ham if you prefer.
  • Choose hearty bread. Regular sandwich bread won’t hold up to soaking overnight. French bread, Italian bread, or crusty sourdough loaf are all great options.
  • Small pieces of Velveeta added to the casserole create these tasty pockets of melty cheese! If you don’t have Velveeta (it’s difficult to find outside of the US), you can use cheddar cheese instead.
a piece of breakfast casserole and a mug of tea. a fork has taken a bite of the meal.

Storing Tips

Leftover Christmas breakfast casserole can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can easily reheat servings in the microwave or oven.

Once baked, you can also freeze this casserole for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

What To Serve With Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Keep things simple on Christmas morning, and serve this casserole with easy sides.

Fresh berries or a homemade fruit salad will add a fresh element to the meal.

For something sweet, enjoy some of your homemade Christmas Cookies and Desserts. There are no rules that say you can’t eat dessert for breakfast, especially on holidays!

Try my frosted Gingerbread Cake, Church Window Cookies, or Classic Snickerdoodles.

There’s also my “Christmas Crack” recipe or my old-fashioned Rum Balls.

Recipe FAQs

What else can I add to this overnight breakfast casserole?

Get creative and add your favorite meats and veggies to this recipe. Just be sure that whatever you add is cooked first. Try mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli.

Oops. I forgot to save bacon grease. What can I use instead?

No worries! Just saute the peppers and onion in a tablespoon of olive oil or butter instead.

Can I bake the casserole ahead of time?

This recipe is designed to be prepared ahead of time and baked fresh. It’s really best if done this way, but if needed, you can bake the casserole ahead and reheat it when you’re ready to serve.

Do I have to let the casserole chill overnight?

Yes, you should allow the casserole to sit in the fridge for at least 8 hours before baking. This time allows the flavors to meld and the bread to soak up the egg mixture.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

Croissant Bread Pudding

Baked Oatmeal Cups

Veggie Omelet

Homemade Waffles

All Breakfast →

This Christmas Breakfast Casserole is a must for a stress-free holiday morning. It requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. Don’t forget to Pin this recipe to your Holiday meal-planning boards!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
Chill Time: 8 hours hrs
Total Time: 9 hours hrs
Author: Diana
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Overnight Christmas Breakfast Casserole is delicious, simple to prepare and the best dish for a festive holiday morning!
12 Servings
Overnight Christmas Breakfast Casserole is delicious, simple to prepare and the best dish for a festive holiday morning!

Equipment

  • 9×13″ casserole dish

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound (450 g) ground breakfast sausage cooked and drained
  • 8 ounces (225 g) bacon diced and cooked until crispy
  • ¾ cup small diced white onion
  • 1 cup small diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup small diced red bell pepper
  • 4 cups crusty bread cut into small cubes
  • 8 ounces (225 g) Velveeta cheese diced into small pieces
  • 12 large eggs well beaten
  • ⅔ cup (120 ml) half and half
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups (240 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook the sausage in a skillet and set adide. Then cook the bacon in the skillet and save 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
  • Add the bacon grease to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers, and stir to combine.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the veggies are softened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add the cubed bread into the bottom of the dish.
  • Layer with cooked sausage, then the peppers and onion mixture, then the cooked bacon.
  • Evenly place the pisces of Velveeta on top.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the half and half, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture all over the top of the casserole. Gently press down on the top of the casserole so the bread starts soaking in the egg mixture.
  • Cover and place in the fridge to chill for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • When you’re ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°).
  • Top the casserole with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with no wet egg in the center. You may need to cover the casserole with foil if it starts browning too much.
  • Allow it to sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes:

  • Be sure to cook the meat and vegetables first. The bacon, sausage, peppers, and onions should not be added to the dish still raw.
  • To save even more time, feel free to use pre-cooked sausage and bacon. You can even use ham if you prefer. 
  • Choose hearty bread. Regular sandwich bread won’t hold up to soaking overnight. French bread, Italian bread, or crusty sourdough loaf are all great options.
  • Small pieces of Velveeta added to the casserole create these tasty pockets of melty cheese! If you don’t have Velveeta (it’s difficult to find outside of the US), you can use cheddar cheese instead.
  • Watch for browning. If the cheese on the top of your casserole start to brown too much, cover the dish with foil for the rest of the baking time.
  • Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 632kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 258mg, Sodium: 1383mg, Potassium: 447mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1152IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 331mg, Iron: 4mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Carolyn says

    Posted on 4/11/24 at 22:47

    5 stars
    This recipe is awesome. I have been making various versions every Christmas. I have used raisin bread to pre made cinnamon rolls cut up for sweet savory flavour.
    I newest ingredient I used was hollandaise sauce within the recipe. A whole flavour to even make it better.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Little Sunny Kitchen says

      Posted on 4/12/24 at 00:43

      Wow! I love the creativity! Thank you for sharing your tips, Carolyn.

      Reply
  2. Betty says

    Posted on 9/23/23 at 12:30

    5 stars
    I made this as a make-ahead meal and it was a hit! The layers of sausage, bacon, veggies, and cheese was so delicious.

    Reply
    • Little Sunny Kitchen says

      Posted on 9/24/23 at 03:08

      Thank you for the great review, Betty! I’m so happy to hear it was a hit for you!

      Reply
  3. Sha says

    Posted on 9/17/23 at 06:36

    5 stars
    This is a go-to breakfast casserole! It is very easy, convenient and most of all super delicious! We are all filled!

    Reply
    • Little Sunny Kitchen says

      Posted on 9/18/23 at 03:08

      I’m so glad to hear that, Sha! Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing review!

      Reply
  4. Kristen says

    Posted on 9/12/23 at 04:02

    5 stars
    This was great, breakfast was made so easy with this already having been prepared and ready to go.

    Reply
    • Little Sunny Kitchen says

      Posted on 9/13/23 at 03:08

      Glad to hear it was easy for you, Kristen! Thank you for the kind review!

      Reply

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