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Here’s Your Go-Ahead Christmas Morning Brunch Game Plan (5 Total)
2 overnight casseroles + 3 more brunch recipes in one click
Hosting Christmas brunch this year?
Skip the 6 a.m. panic on holiday morning. Prep two casseroles on Christmas Eve, refrigerate overnight, then bake while the coffee brews on the 25th.
The Holiday Sweet-and-Savory Duo
Go sweet, savory, or both this Christmas Day. Here are two make-ahead casseroles for holiday brunch.
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon-vanilla custard soaked into cubed French bread, baked golden.
1. Cube bread and layer in a greased 9×13 dish.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
3. Pour the mixture over bread, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
4. Bake casserole for 45-50 min then dust with powdered sugar.
Make-Ahead Savory Breakfast Casserole
Hash browns + eggs + sausage + cheddar baked until crisp-edged and gooey.
1. Layer hash browns, cooked sausage, and bacon in a greased 9×13 dish.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, and pepper.
3. Pour the egg mixture over, top with cheese, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
4. Bake 45-50 min until golden.
More Christmas breakfast recipes this way.
Your Christmas Eve-to-Morning Timeline
Save this timeline! Follow this schedule to assemble both casseroles for the holiday.
Dec 24 (night): Assemble + chill
• French Toast Casserole: layer cubed bread + pour cinnamon-vanilla custard over. Cover + refrigerate.
• Savory Breakfast Casserole: layer hash browns, cooked sausage/bacon + pour the egg mixture. Cover + refrigerate.
Dec 25 (morning)
Preheat the oven to 350°F and pull the pans out after 60 min. Uncover and bake for 45–50 min until golden. Rest 5–10 min, slice, and serve!
Test-run both recipes this weekend to nail your timing on the big day!
Cheers to an easy holiday brunch,
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