Christmas is one of those holidays when family and/or friends visit. We usually have the Christmas Day menu planned well in advance, but you may also be required to provide breakfast. Christmas Day in my family started at about 9 or 10 in the morning with bagels and coffee, and then it went through the day until about 9 or 10 at night. I know it seems like a lot of eating, but we also took time out to talk, argue and play. If your family doesn’t do the bagel and arguing routine, maybe a nice breakfast casserole would be the perfect meal. You can make it ahead of time, which allows for opening gifts.
BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Oven: 350°
Bake: 45 Minutes Covered & 20 Minutes Uncovered
Serves: 8-10
INGREDIENTS:
1 30 Oz. Bag of Shredded Potatoes, defrosted (hash browns are my favorite), defrosted
2 Scallions, diced
Or
1/4 Cup Sliced Chives
1 Cup Broccoli, chopped small
1 Cup Grated Carrots (about 1 large carrot)
3/4 Cup Frozen Peas, defrosted
1/4 Cup Minced Fresh Parsley
2 Eggs, scrambled (or you can use 3/4 Cup of Mayonnaise)
1 Tsp. Paprika
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1 Tsp. Onion Powder
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper
3 Cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded*
Bacon (optional)**
DIRECTIONS:
After potatoes have defrosted, squeeze out as much water as you can and place the potatoes in a bowl. Now, add the scallions or chives, broccoli, carrots, peas, parsley, eggs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and 1 cup of cheese. Stir it all together and place in a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese, spreading it over the entire area. Cover with tin foil, and place in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, uncover and continue baking for 20 minutes.
This can be served with warm crescent rolls.
*The amount of cheese is entirely up to you.
**You can add some cooked bacon as a side, or you can sprinkle the crispy bacon on top before adding the cheese.
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