Christmas Brunch Casserole

Name: Christmas Brunch Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds bulk pork sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cups cooked rice; 3 cups crisp rice cereal; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 6 large eggs; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted; 1/2 cup whole milk

No one leaves the table hungry when I serve this savory casserole. In fact, folks rave about it! What I like as much as the taste is that I can prepare it ahead of time. —Mary Eckler, Louisville, Kentucky

Ingredients

2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
3 cups crisp rice cereal
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk

Directions

In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with the rice, cereal and cheddar cheese. In a bowl, beat the eggs, soup and milk. Spread over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Test Kitchen Tips

Add this recipe to your Christmas brunch ideas. It's a crowd pleaser and most importantly, it's easy to prepare in advance.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 379 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.

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Aug 7, 2014

good one
Linda Ruth

Jul 6, 2011

A great change for a family reunion breakfast or for serving at home...if you reduce the recipe for 4 or 6 people!