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Christmas Morning Casserole

A delicious, savory breakfast casserole featuring bread, eggs, cheese, and turkey, perfect for special holiday mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 8 slices white bread, cubed 200g
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup diced cooked turkey
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cooked turkey bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation and Assembly
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Whisk together milk, eggs, heavy cream, dry mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the bread and press down gently with a spatula to ensure the bread is fully submerged.
  5. Sprinkle the diced turkey and turkey bacon evenly over the top of the bread mixture.
  6. Cover the dish with shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Baking
  1. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set.
  4. Rest the casserole for 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve.

Notes

Use day-old bread for the best texture. The casserole must be refrigerated for at least 8 hours to allow the bread to soak up the custard properly.