Christmas Morning Wife Saver – Brunch

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2
Christmas Morning Wife Saver - Brunch
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

16 slices white bread , crust removed
16 slices back bacon or 16 slices ham ( etc )
16 slices sharp cheddar cheese
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup green pepper , finely chopped
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups whole milk
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1/4 lb butter
Special K cereal

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
550
Sugar
8g
Fat
39g
Make your Christmas Day even brighter with a delicious breakfast casserole that can be prepared the night before. Christmas Morning Wife Saver - Brunch is a traditional egg and cheese casserole with bread, bacon, and Worcestershire sauce that is perfect for serving to a large group. This recipe is a holiday classic in Canada, enjoyed by many families for generations. The dish gets its name because it saves busy moms time on Christmas morning, they can put it in the oven while the family celebrates together. It's called a 'Wife Saver' because the dish is so easy to make that it saves the wife hassle in the morning and everyone can enjoy a delicious meal together.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.Lightly butter a 9 x13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish.
3.Cover the bottom of the dish with 8 slices of bread, crusts cut off.
4.Layer cooked bacon or ham on top of the bread.
5.Add another layer of bread slices on top of the bacon layer.
6.In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, dry mustard, minced onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and milk. Pour mixture over bread, bacon, and cheese slices.
7.Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8.In the morning, melt butter and pour over top of the dish.
9.Crush Special K cereal and sprinkle over the top of the butter.
10.Bake for 1 hour.

PROS

Christmas Morning Wife Saver – Brunch is perfect for a festive holiday brunch with family and friends.

The dish can be prepared the night before, saving time on Christmas morning.

CONS

This recipe contains a lot of calories and fat, making it a less healthy breakfast option.

The dish also contains a lot of salt and dairy, which may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly health-conscious, this dish provides energy and essential nutrients in the morning.
The dish is high in protein and minerals like calcium.

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