Best Christmas Morning Casserole

If it is your task to make breakfast on Christmas morning, or any other day of the year for that matter, you may want to try this easy Christmas breakfast casserole recipe.

The convenience of this recipe is great. Christmas morning is a very busy time for everyone, and this casserole can be made ahead of time.

This best Christmas morning breakfast casserole has all of the holiday flavors, such as bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese, spices, and herbs to make for a delicious meal.

This is the best Christmas morning casserole that you can make to start an awesome tradition at holiday time for your family.

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Why I love Best Christmas Morning Casserole?

Below are three reasons why I love the Best Christmas Morning Casserole:

• This best Christmas morning breakfast casserole has all of the holiday flavors, such as bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese, spices, and herbs to make for a delicious meal.
• This is the best Christmas morning casserole that you can make to start an awesome tradition at holiday time for your family.

Why add sugar to a casserole?

Adding sugar to a casserole will help to balance out the various flavors while cutting down on the level of bitterness or acidity from other ingredients. Sugar will also help to caramelize and enhance the natural sweetness of certain vegetables, such as onions or carrots. Be sure to use sugar in moderation, though, when it comes to your casseroles.

What does sour cream do to my casserole?

Sour cream adds a rich and tangy flavor to casseroles while also helping to keep the casserole moist and creamy. In the baking process, the sour cream can even form a golden crust on top of the casserole.

How to serve Best Christmas Morning Casserole?

Let your best Christmas morning casserole cool down for a few minutes after you take it out of the oven before cutting it into portions with a spatula or a short knife. After you put each piece onto dishes for each of your family members, you can top it off with some chopped herbs, crumbled bacon, or grated cheese that will not only make it look delicious but add more flavor to this already delicious meal.

Cooking Tips:

• Whip up your Christmas morning casserole the night before to save time and reduce stress on Christmas morning.
• Be sure to use high-quality ingredients, such as farm-fresh eggs, homemade sausage, and artisanal bread to make your casserole extra special for the special day.
• Add in some seasonal ingredients, such as cranberries, cinnamon, or nutmeg to give your casserole an even more festive flavor.

Variations:

There is an array of different variations that you can try of this delicious best Christmas morning casserole. Some of the most popular options include an egg and sausage casserole, a hash brown casserole, or even a French toast casserole. You can also simply add a new twist to your best Christmas morning casserole by adding a variety of different ingredients, such as ham, vegetables, and fruits.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Salt
• Garlic to taste
• Sugar
• Tomato sauce
• Sour cream
• Softened cream cheese
• Cooked egg noodles
• Shredded cheddar cheese

How to make Christmas Morning Casserole:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.

Step 3. Add the garlic, salt, sugar, and tomato sauce to the skillet, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.

Adding the tomato sauce.

Adding the garlic.

Adding the sugar.

Step 4. Place ½ of the noodles in the bottom of a well-greased casserole dish.

Step 5. Mix together the cream cheese and sour cream

Place half of the mixture on top of the first layer of noodles in the dish.

The meat mixture.

Step 6. Top the cream cheese layer with half of the meat mixture.

Step 7. Add another layer of noodles, then cream cheese mixture and then the remaining meat sauce on top.

Step 8. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on the top of the casserole and bake for 20 minutes.

Best Christmas Morning Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

If it is your task to make breakfast on Christmas morning, or any other day of the year for that matter, you may want to try this easy Christmas breakfast casserole recipe.

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Ingredients 

• 1 lb. Ground beef
• 1 tsp. Salt
• Garlic to taste
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 15 oz. Tomato sauce
• 8 oz. Sour cream
• 8 oz. Softened cream cheese
• 8 oz. Cooked egg noodles
• 1 ½ C. Shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
• Add the garlic, salt, sugar and tomato sauce to the skillet, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
• Place ½ of the noodles in the bottom of a well greased casserole dish.
• Mix together the cream cheese and sour cream. Place half of the mixture on top of the first layer of noodles in the dish.
• Top the cream cheese layer with half of the meat mixture.
• Add another layer of noodles, then cream cheese mixture and then the remaining meat sauce on top.
• Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on the top of the casserole and bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g

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How to store Best Christmas Morning Casserole?

To store the best Christmas morning casserole, first, let it cool down to room temperature before sticking it in the refrigerator. Be sure to cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent any moisture from getting in. When you are ready to reheat, place the covered casserole in a preheated oven and bake until heated through.

How to reheat Best Christmas Morning Casserole?

To reheat this delicious casserole, you will want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You should cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil before putting it in the oven to bake for around 30 minutes or until it is heated all the way through. You can also put this casserole in the microwave after removing the tinfoil and heated up for about two minutes or until it is heated all the way through.

How much does Best Christmas Morning Casserole last on the fridge?

This amazing casserole will last around three to four days when it is stored properly in the refrigerator. Be sure to store it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. This will prevent it from drying out or absorbing other odors that are in your refrigerator.

Can I make ahead Best Christmas Morning Casserole?

Yes, you can definitely make your Best Christmas Morning Casserole ahead of time. In fact, many casseroles taste even better when prepared the night before and baked the next morning, since the different flavors have time to meld together.

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