Holiday Recipes: Christmas Morning Casserole

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lower in fat and calories, or more affordable option.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option, or more budget-friendly.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

More nutritious option, or less expensive.

Stir together 1 pound of loose breakfast sausage and 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped sage in a skillet.

Spray a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Layer 7 slices of buttered bread in the baking dish.

Mix together 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne, 1 cup of yellow cheddar cheese, 1 cup of white cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a bowl.

Stir in 3 cups of milk to the cheese mixture.

Pour the mixture over the bread and gently press down to soak the bread.

Cover the dish with Saran Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the casserole for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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