Hopefully you are spending quality time with friends and family and staying warm and healthy, wherever you are. In case you need a nutritious breakfast to prepare for your loved ones, and don't have time to go to the store to pick up fancy things needed in many casseroles, below is a quick recipe that is easy to whip up for a tasty holiday meal:
Christmas Casserole (serves 3-5)
Ingredients:
4 eggs
3 slices of whole wheat bread
1 cup of milk ( I use skim milk)
1/4 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar works great)
1/2 cup of bacon or sausage (cooked)
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili pepper
Note: In order to make this recipe as healthy as possible, I recommend using turkey sausage or turkey bacon, which have lower amounts of sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat than pork options. You can substitute mushrooms or spinach for the meat as a vegan alternative. Also, for the adventurous cook who has 2-3 hours to spare, I would recommend baking the bread yourself. I promise to post my homemade bread recipe soon!
Directions: Cook the bacon or sausage and drain the fat. Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then mix in the milk and cheese. Cut the sliced bread into cubes and add that to the mix. Stir in the bacon or sausage, followed by the spices (oregano or parsley would also be tasty in this dish). Pour the entire mixture into a buttered casserole dish and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes when the eggs are done and the top of the casserole has begun browning on top. The casserole tastes great with hot sauce! Below is a picture of the casserole I made this morning (I used turkey bacon):
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