The Perfect, Easy Make Ahead Christmas Morning Brunch Recipe

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey bacon is leaner and lower in fat.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense and often more affordable frozen.

Preheat the oven to 350°F if baking the same day.

Brown 1.5 lbs of sausage in a pan until cooked through.

Transfer the browned sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain grease.

Crack 12 eggs into a large bowl.

Lightly mix the eggs using a hand mixer.

Add 3 cups of whole milk to the egg mixture and mix well.

Add 1.5 tsp of ground mustard and 1 tsp of salt to the egg mixture.

Add any additional spices or ingredients as desired, such as pepper, garlic powder, or diced vegetables.

Stir in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.

Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until set and golden on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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