Delicious and Hearty Christmas Morning Egg Casserole Recipe

This Christmas morning egg casserole is the perfect dish to start your festive day. Packed with delicious flavors, it combines eggs, cheese, vegetables, and bacon in an easy-to-make casserole that can be prepared the night before. Simply pop it in the oven on Christmas morning for a warm and satisfying breakfast that will fuel you up for the day ahead. Whether you're enjoying a quiet morning at home or hosting a holiday brunch, this recipe is guaranteed to be a hit.

Ingredients

• 12 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups bread cubes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
4. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, half of the cooked bacon, half of the sautéed vegetables, and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layers.
6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers in the baking dish.
7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
8. On Christmas morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
10. Bake the casserole for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
12. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm.
13. Enjoy the delicious and satisfying Christmas morning egg casserole!

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