Cranberry Sausage & Stuffing Breakfast Casserole
Bring the cozy flavors of the holidays to your morning table with this Cranberry Sausage & Stuffing Breakfast Casserole. Savory sausage, tart cranberries, and herbed stuffing come together in a festive, soul-warming bake that blurs the line between breakfast and Christmas dinner. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for chilly mornings or holiday brunches that call for something special.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: yields 8
Ingredients
1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or chicken)
1 cup dried cranberries
1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix (herb-seasoned preferred)
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, dry stuffing mix, and cranberries.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
Add the wet mixture to the stuffing and sausage. Mix well, then fold in the cheese.
Transfer everything to the baking dish and spread evenly.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and set.
Rest for 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 16g