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Twas the Night Before Christmas Breakfast Casserole

A make-ahead Christmas breakfast casserole with a light roasted potato base, savory sausage, vegetables, and a creamy egg custard. Assemble the night before and bake fresh in the morning for an easy, stress-free holiday breakfast.
Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
overnight time 8 hours

Ingredients
  

Potato Base

  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled & diced
  • 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Pinchfreshly ground pepper

Filling

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 tbsp butter, if needed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1½-2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Italian blend)

Custard

Instructions
 

  • Roast the potatoes
    Preheat oven to 425°F.
    Toss diced potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil, salt, and pepper.
    Roast 15–20 minutes, just until tender, not browned.
    Set aside to cool.
    Cook the sausage
    Brown sausage in a skillet until fully cooked.
    Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
    Leave the fat in the pan, add 1 tablespoon butter only if needed.
    Cook the vegetables
    Add onion and red bell pepper to the pan.
    Cook about 5 minutes, just until softened.
    Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes, just until wilted.
    Remove from heat.
    Cool before assembling
    Allow the potatoes, sausage, and vegetables to cool slightly.
    Make the custard
    In a large bowl, combine eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
    Mix until smooth, by hand or with a hand mixer.
    Assemble
    Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    Spread cooled potatoes evenly on the bottom.
    Sprinkle sausage over the potatoes.
    Add the vegetable mixture, then top with shredded cheese.
    Pour custard evenly over the casserole.
    Chill overnight
    Cover tightly and refrigerate 8–12 hours.
    Rest before baking
    Remove casserole from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
    Bake
    Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45–60 minutes, until the center is set.
    Rest and serve
    Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Note

  • This casserole can be baked immediately after assembly. The overnight rest improves texture, but is not required.
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