OVERNIGHT
BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
After clipping a recipe for an overnight egg casserole from a local
newspaper more than 40 years ago, this has become our family's
signature Christmas morning breakfast. It has now been enjoyed by
three generations of Costellos. The creamy eggs, blanketed in crumbled
sausage, with mounds of melted cheese, all nestled in sweet bread send
an irresistible aroma wafting through the house, calling everyone
downstairs to Christmas morning.
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 lb (450g) breakfast
sausage or sweet Italian
sausage, removed from
any casing
¾ loaf brioche or challah
bread or 9 slices any
heart white bread, cut
into ½in (1.25cm) cubes
½ lb (225g) grated
cheddar cheese (2 cups)
8 large eggs
2½ cups whole milk
1 tsp dry mustard
I tsp kosher salt
• The day before serving, grease a 9 x13-inch
(23 x33cm) casserole dish. In a large skillet over
medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking up the
meat with a wooden spoon into fine pieces. Drain.
2. To a large bowl, add the meat, bread cubes, and
cheese. In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs.
Whisk in the milk, dry mustard, and salt.
3. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes,
and stir until combined. Transfer the mixture
to the prepared casserole dish. Cover with foil
and refrigerate overnight.
4. When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350°F
(180°C). Remove the casserole from the
refrigerator and uncover. Bake the casserole for
45 to 55 minutes, or until set and bubbly. Allow
the casserole to rest for a few minutes before
serving. Leftovers are great reheated. Store the
fully cooked leftovers in an airtight container for
3 to 5 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to
3 months. Just thaw overnight and reheat.
CHRISTMAS DAY BREAKFAST
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prep time
10 minutes, plus
overnight to refrigerate
cook time
1 hour
serves
8
BABS SAYS..
The beauty of this dish is
that it's a definite
make-ahead casserole,
great for a special
breakfast or for
overnight guests.
You can make this dish
your own-get creative!
Use breakfast meats of
your choice. Cooked
bacon and ham are great
options. Even mix up
the type of cheese.