Three Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas to make your morning extra special

The joy and special atmosphere of Christmas morning isn't complete without a delicious breakfast. And prepping it ahead, so you can just pop it in the oven, and relax, is a bonus. You can prepare these recipes and hold them overnight in the refrigerator. Then pair with fresh fruit, muffins, sweet rolls, juice, fresh coffee”¦

Oven Omelets:

Lightly butter a baking dish. Layer in the bottom your ingredients of choice. Suggestions: shredded cheese; cooked and crumbled ham, sausage, or bacon; veggies like fresh diced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Cover with 8 eggs beaten with 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a dash of pepper. Be sure all ingredients are submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.Personalizing:Make small, personal omelets using a muffin tin instead, and baking for 13-18 minutes.

Baked French Toast:

Combine 3/4 stick melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Pour into the bottom of a 9×13 pan and sprinkle with crushed pecans or sliced almonds (optional). Beat together 6-8 eggs, 1 cup milk, and 3/4 cup vanilla coffee creamer. Slice one loaf of French bread into 1 inch slices (or use Texas Toast bread). Dip bread slices in egg mixture and lay in pan. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon to taste. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.

Sausage and Waffles Casserole:

In a 350 degree oven, crisp 8 plain toaster waffles. Brown 12-16 ounces breakfast sausage; drain and crumble. Lightly grease a baking dish. Whisk together 6 eggs, 1 ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a sprinkle of pepper. Layer half the waffles in the baking dish, then half the sausage, and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Repeat. Pour readied egg mixture evenly over entire casserole. Cover with plastic wrap, then set something on top to press it down. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, sprinkle with another 1/2 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

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