Christmas breakfast casserole

[bebelle]

Would anyone share their recipe for a breakfast casserole that I could premake and serve on Christmas morning? If not a casserole maybe a special dish to make our morning magical.

 

[ndgqccmiller]

We have done breakfast casseroles before. But my husband is a firefighter and has to work some Christmas Days so First the kids get a christmas orange in their stockings(something my mom always did) This is always part of our Christmas breakfast. Then I always make muffins. Chocolate, blueberry, lemon. Sometimes I make them the night before, sometimes I cook them while we are opening presents. Simple but gives me plenty of time with the kids. I will find my best recipe and post it soon

 

[POOHDRMR]

I make a quiche that my mom made every year for Thanksgiving morning and Christmas morning.It can be made a couple days before and you can just microwave slices that morning or warm the whole thing in the oven.The original recipe uses less of the bacon and swiss cheese then we use but our family likes it more firm than custard like some quiches.My husband and I don't even like swiss cheese but in this we love it.The recipe is


9 slices bacon(I use more,almost the full package)
1 small sweet onion
swiss cheese(I buy the block from the grocery store by the bagged shredded cheese usually about 8oz)
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
dash nutmeg
refriderated pre made pie crust
Cook bacon-make on the crispy side because it softens in the quiche.Chop onion and when bacon is done cook onion in remaining bacon grease till soft and lightly brown..Remove and drain on papper towel. Preheat oven to 450 d. Place crust per directions on box into fluted pie dish or quiche dish.Prick crust with fork around bottom of pan to prevent bubbling and bake for 5 min.Remove crust and lower heat to 350.Crumble up bacon and spread over bottom of crust-this is why I use more than the 9 slices recipe states cause I like to almost cover all the crust.Then sprinkle onion over bacon-Not too much just lightly around or to your liking.Shred swiss cheese and spread over bacon and onion till it comes to the top of the pie plate.Beat eggs,milk,cream,salt cayenne and nutmeg together with wisk in a bowl and pour over cheese.Place cookie sheet under the pie dish to catch any drips and bake untill custard is golden brown and firm.Check by inserting knife in center till it comes out clean.Anywhere from 30 min to an hour.Time varies depending on the size of the dish and amount of cheese you use.It is very yummy and tastes like bacon and eggs with the sharpness from the cheese-I can't wait till Thankgiving to have it.

 

[familyS]

I always make Overnight French Toast for Christmas morning. I start preheating the oven while I prepare the coffee and hot cocoa and then pop the casserole in the oven to bake once the oven beeps (while we open gifts) .

This version contains no sugar, but with 2 tablespoons of vanilla, it does taste sweet, its like magic !

Spray an 11X13 pan ligtly with Cooking Spray.

Place two layers of Wheat Sandwhich Bread (white would work fine, too) in the bottom of the pan. # of slices varies depending on bread size.

Mix 1 1/4 cup Eggs or Egg Substitute
1 cup 2% Milk
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
2 tablespoons Vanilla

Pour egg mixture over the bread, flip the bread slices to coat evenly.

Cover the pan and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until bread is puffed up and golden.

Serve with maple syrup, strawberries, or confectioner's suger.

 

[noahdove]

I have a couple that I would gladly share with you...
Farmer's Casserole
3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced fully cooked ham--I find it in the meat section
4 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
salt and pepper
Place potatoes in greased 8" square pan
Sprinkle with cheese, ham
Beat eggs, milk and salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over items already in pan
Cover and refrigerate over night
Remove from refrig. 30 minutes before baking
Bake uncovered at 350 for 55-60 minutes until knife comes out clean.
I have baked this the day before and just warmed it before serving..It doesn't loose anything in the taste
Also, French toast casserole
this is another favorite
1 loaf of 12oz french bread
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups half and half
2 teas. vanilla
1/2 teasp. nutmeg
1-2 teasp of cinnamon
1/2 teasp mace
Heavely butter 9x13 pan
Fill pan with sliced bread--I cut it any old way These will fill the pan
Mix- eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla and spices
Pour over bread. Refrigerate over night
Topping: 3/4 cup soft butter
1 1/2 c.brown sugar
3 tablesp. dark corn syrup
chopped nuts if desired
Blend these ingredients together and set aside until morning
The next morning take out and drop the topping on top of egg and bread mixture. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes..This will puff up and get golden brown.
If you put the topping on the mixture before you put it in the frig overnight, don't worry about it, I have done it many times It is so easy and it is delicious!!! Enjoy

 

[emma'smom]

Here's what we do. Not a casserole, but a fancy looking (but oh so easy) Sausage Braid Bread:

1 roll bulk sausage (I use pork sausage)
1/2 tsp of italian seasoning
4 oz cream cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 roll of refrigerator croissant rolls

Brown sausage in frying pan until cooked through and drain fat
Add italian seasoning as meat is browning

Once sausage is cooked, add cream cheese into sausage mixing as it melts
Blend in cheddar cheese to complete "filling"

Meanwhile, lay croissant roll triangles out in the shape of a rectangle and press seams together. Roll out into a larger rectangle using a rolling pin (or I just use a round drinking glass). On each long side of the triangle, cut the dough into 1 inch wide strips leaving about 3-4 inches uncut in center of rectangle.

Spread filling in the middle of the rectangle and fold the strips over alternating to look like a braid.

Brush with egg and bake according to the croissant roll heating directions (usually 350 degrees for 15 minutes).

My family likes this so much that I make two! I'm making the filling the night before this year.

 

[mom2LLN]

Here's what we do. Not a casserole, but a fancy looking (but oh so easy) Sausage Braid Bread:

1 roll bulk sausage (I use pork sausage)
1/2 tsp of italian seasoning
4 oz cream cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 roll of refrigerator croissant rolls

Brown sausage in frying pan until cooked through and drain fat
Add italian seasoning as meat is browning

Once sausage is cooked, add cream cheese into sausage mixing as it melts
Blend in cheddar cheese to complete "filling"

Meanwhile, lay croissant roll triangles out in the shape of a rectangle and press seams together. Roll out into a larger rectangle using a rolling pin (or I just use a round drinking glass). On each long side of the triangle, cut the dough into 1 inch wide strips leaving about 3-4 inches uncut in center of rectangle.

Spread filling in the middle of the rectangle and fold the strips over alternating to look like a braid.

Brush with egg and bake according to the croissant roll heating directions (usually 350 degrees for 15 minutes).

My family likes this so much that I make two! I'm making the filling the night before this year.

I make something very similiar to this. I use maple sugar sausage, 8 oz. cream cheese, and 2 cans of crescent rolls. I layer the bottom of the pan with 1 of the crescent rolls. Brown my sausage, mix with cream cheese, and top with the other crescent roll and bake till golden brown. Very simple and everyone loves it.

Another quick breakfast dish I've made before is a cream cheese danish.

2 - 8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk (keep white)
2 - packages of crescent rolls

Roll one tube of rolls out in a greased casserole dish. Press together so it makes one flat surface. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and yolk together. Spread over the top of the crescent roll. Top with other crescent roll. Brush egg white over top. Sprinkle with sugar and bake until brown (about 20 mins.)

Fresh fruit is a good compliment to both of the above recipes.

My children also love to eat "pigs in a blanket" (little smokies wrapped in crescent rolls) while opening their gifts from Santa.

 

[SantaRay]

This has been our Christmas breakfast tradition for 20+ years.

6 eggs 1 lb. cooked, drained, cooled sausage
1c. milk 1c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1c. half & half 6 slices day old bread, crust removed,
2 tsp. dry mustard buttered on both sides

Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with Pam and then line with bread. Layer on sausage and then cheese. Beat together other ingredients and pour over bread, sausage, and cheese. Refrigerate over night. Bake uncovered in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Serves 6-8 people (or me for about three mornings).

 

[Terry36]

Thanks everyone...please keep them coming....

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

I'm going to copy this thread over to the cooking board.

There are some great recipes here and I think the folks over there would like to see them. Plus, maybe they have some recipes to share.

 

[Disney Ron]

Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
Butter, for pan
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch thick each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 45 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with Raspberry Syrup.


Praline Topping:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread over bread as directed above.


This was easier than it looks...I made it the night before and baked it off in the morning!Mrs. Disney Ron

 

[psammie1025]

It's a great make ahead dish that's a huge hit everytime!

Praline Baked French Toast
6 tablespoons Butter
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
1/2 cup chopped Pecans
2 Eggs, plus 3 Egg Whites
1 cup Orange Juice
1/4 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Milk
1 teaspoon grated Orange Rind
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 (16 oz) loaf French Bread, cut into 12 to 15 (1 inch) slices

In a microwaveable dish, combine butter, brown sugar & corn syrup. Microwave until the butter has melted & the brown sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 3 quart oblong baking dish or a 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle with pecans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, orange juice, sugar, milk, orange rind, cinnamon & vanilla.
Arrange the bread slices over the brown sugar mixture & pecans in the dish. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices. Cover & refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until toasty. Serve immediately, each piece with some of the praline sauce that forms on the bottom of the dish.

Enjoy!
~paula

 

[holycow]

subscribing to the the thread...these all sound so yummy!

 

[MickeyWanaBe]

2 tsp. dry mustard buttered on both sides

I am guessing the bread is supposed to be buttered, but when I was reading it, it made me laugh.

 

[flipflop]

We make this every Thanksgiving morning and eat it while watching the parade. It is delicious (and terrible for you).

4 cans of pillsbury biscuits
2 cups sugar, divided
2 sticks of butter
3 heaping tablespoons of cinnamon
raisins or nuts (optional)
Angel food pan


Preheat oven to 350. Put angel food pan on a cookie sheet with sides in case of leakage. Cut 2 cans of biscuits into quarters. In a large storage bag mix 1 cup sugar and cinnamon. Take a few biscuit quarter and throw them into the bag - shake to coat - put coated biscuits into angel food pan. Repeat until you are finished with 2 cans. Sprinkle in raisins or nuts if desired. Put butter and 1 cup sugar in a microwave safe container. Heat until melted and continue to heat and stir until thickened. Pour half of the butter/sugar mixture over the biscuits. Cut other cans of biscuits and repeat prior directions - pour remaining butter sugar over the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes - until top is browned. Take out of oven and turn over onto serving platter.

 

[lilangel]

I have a couple that I would gladly share with you...
Farmer's Casserole
3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced fully cooked ham--I find it in the meat section
4 eggs
1 can evaporated milk
salt and pepper
Place potatoes in greased 8" square pan
Sprinkle with cheese, ham
Beat eggs, milk and salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over items already in pan
Cover and refrigerate over night
Remove from refrig. 30 minutes before baking
Bake uncovered at 350 for 55-60 minutes until knife comes out clean.
I have baked this the day before and just warmed it before serving..It doesn't loose anything in the taste
Also, French toast casserole
this is another favorite
1 loaf of 12oz french bread
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups half and half
2 teas. vanilla
1/2 teasp. nutmeg
1-2 teasp of cinnamon
1/2 teasp mace
Heavely butter 9x13 pan
Fill pan with sliced bread--I cut it any old way These will fill the pan
Mix- eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla and spices
Pour over bread. Refrigerate over night
Topping: 3/4 cup soft butter
1 1/2 c.brown sugar
3 tablesp. dark corn syrup
chopped nuts if desired
Blend these ingredients together and set aside until morning
The next morning take out and drop the topping on top of egg and bread mixture. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes..This will puff up and get golden brown.
If you put the topping on the mixture before you put it in the frig overnight, don't worry about it, I have done it many times It is so easy and it is delicious!!! Enjoy

Noahdove --for the Farmer's Casserole do you thaw the hashbrowns before cooking or do you leave them frozen? Thanks!