Best 9 Christmas Morning Wife Saver Brunch Recipes

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Christmas morning is the perfect time to enjoy a leisurely and delicious brunch with family and friends. However, the holiday season can be hectic and stressful, so many people don't have the time or energy to prepare an elaborate meal. If you're looking for a simple and satisfying Christmas morning brunch that will save you time and hassle, look no further. These recipes are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, so you can relax and enjoy the holiday with your loved ones.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER



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This Christmas Morning Wife Saver is the perfect casserole for Christmas morning made with ham and cheese and topped with cornflakes. Just wake up, bake it and enjoy!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bread ((remove crusts if preferred))
12 slices ham (thinly sliced (I used black forest))
2 cups cheddar cheese (sharp, grated)
6 large eggs
½ teaspoon black pepper (ground )
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup chives (chopped)
2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 cups whole milk
½ cup butter (melted)
1 cup corn flakes cereal (crushed)

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish or spray with cooking oil.
  • Cut and fit 5 slices of bread to fit over entire bottom of dish. Depending on the size of your bread and casserole dish you might need more bread. Layer the slices of ham then top with the cheddar cheese. Cut and fit the remaining 5 slices of bread to completely cover the ham and cheese.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs with the pepper, dry mustard, chives, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Add the milk and whisk until well combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Pour the melted butter evenly over the casserole and sprinkle with the crushed corn flakes over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 736 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER (BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)



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I certainly cannot take credit for this recipe but it is a Christmas classic. There are lots of little things to personalize this recipe. I have suggested using red and green bell peppers because they are Christmas colors! I also use grated cheese and spread it over the Canadian bacon instead of cheese slices. I have used regular bacon in this recipe, but I find that it overpowers the rest of the flavors. Make this tasty breakfast dish the night before and just pop it in the oven on Christmas morning; let it cook while you open gifts and sip your rum-spiked coffee!

Provided by Toby

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 slices bread, crusts removed - divided
16 slices Canadian bacon
16 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
3 cups whole milk
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut and fit 8 slices of bread to fit over entire bottom of dish. Cover bread with slices of Canadian bacon and sharp Cheddar cheese. Cut and fit remaining 8 slices of bread to completely cover bacon and cheese.
  • Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk dry mustard, onion, diced green and red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into eggs. Whisk in milk until egg mixture is smoothly combined. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour melted butter evenly over the casserole and sprinkle corn flake crumbs over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 256.1 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1515.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER



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I got this recipe from a very good friend of mine. I needed something quick and easy for Christmas Morning and Wow this was it. It tastes great. I left the Tabasco sauce out.

Provided by Valerie in Australia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 slices bread, crust removed
sliced ham
sliced cheese
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped (green capsicun)
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 cups whole milk
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)
1/4 lb butter, melted
enough crushed corn flakes, to cover

Steps:

  • In a 9"X 13" buttered pan, put 8 slices of bread that the crust has been removed.
  • Add ham layered over bread.
  • Lay cheese over ham.
  • Cover with rest of bread.
  • In bowl beat eggs, salt and pepper.
  • To egg mixture add dry mustard, onion, green pepper, worcestershire sauce, milk and Tabasco (optional) Pour over bread, cover and let stand in fridge overnight.
  • In the morning cover with crushed corn flakes.
  • Melt 1/4 1b butter and pour over top of flakes.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
  • When baked let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER - BRUNCH



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This Christmas recipe was given to me after a wonderful Brunch in 1988. We loved it, and I hope you will veto it!

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • In a 9x13" buttered glass baking dish, put 8 pieces of bread, adding pieces to cover dish entirely.
  • Cover bread with slices of ham, etc.
  • sliced thin.
  • Lay slices of cheddar cheese on top of ham and cover with slices of bread to make it like a sandwich.
  • In a bowl beat eggs, salt and pepper.
  • Add dry mustard, onion, green pepper, milk, Worcestershire sauce and tabasco.
  • Pour over sandwiches.
  • Cover and let stand in refrigerator overnight.
  • In morning: Melt 1/4 lb.
  • butter.
  • Pour over top.
  • Cover with Special K.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
  • Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with fresh cut up fruit and hot cinnamon rolls.

WIFE SAVER BREAKFAST



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I got this recipe from my sister, who is an amazing cook! We have it often at Christmas for breakfast. The great part is that you make it the night before, and have minimal work in the morning. It's fantastic! :)

Provided by Carol

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 -16 slices white bread
1 (1 lb) package cheddar cheese (I prefer med.)
6 -8 slices back bacon or 2 cups chopped ham
8 -10 eggs
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup green pepper
salt & pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed corn flakes

Steps:

  • Grease the bottom of 11 x 13 pan.
  • Remove crusts from bread and layer them in bottom of pan.
  • Add a layer of sliced cheese, and then a layer of ham followed with a final layer of bread with crusts removed.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl beat the eggs, then add dry mustard, minced onion, chopped green pepper, and salt& pepper to taste.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread, cheese and ham.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix melted butter to the crushed corn flakes and sprinkle over top.
  • Bake for 1 hour.

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER (BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)



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I certainly cannot take credit for this recipe but it is a Christmas classic. There are lots of little things to personalize this recipe. I have suggested using red and green bell peppers because they are Christmas colors! I also use grated cheese and spread it over the Canadian bacon instead of cheese slices. I have used regular bacon in this recipe, but I find that it overpowers the rest of the flavors. Make this tasty breakfast dish the night before and just pop it in the oven on Christmas morning; let it cook while you open gifts and sip your rum-spiked coffee!

Provided by Toby

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 slices bread, crusts removed - divided
16 slices Canadian bacon
16 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
3 cups whole milk
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut and fit 8 slices of bread to fit over entire bottom of dish. Cover bread with slices of Canadian bacon and sharp Cheddar cheese. Cut and fit remaining 8 slices of bread to completely cover bacon and cheese.
  • Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk dry mustard, onion, diced green and red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into eggs. Whisk in milk until egg mixture is smoothly combined. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour melted butter evenly over the casserole and sprinkle corn flake crumbs over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 256.1 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1515.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER (BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)



Christmas Morning Wife Saver (Breakfast Casserole) image

I certainly cannot take credit for this recipe but it is a Christmas classic. There are lots of little things to personalize this recipe. I have suggested using red and green bell peppers because they are Christmas colors! I also use grated cheese and spread it over the Canadian bacon instead of cheese slices. I have used regular bacon in this recipe, but I find that it overpowers the rest of the flavors. Make this tasty breakfast dish the night before and just pop it in the oven on Christmas morning; let it cook while you open gifts and sip your rum-spiked coffee!

Provided by Toby

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 slices bread, crusts removed - divided
16 slices Canadian bacon
16 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
3 cups whole milk
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut and fit 8 slices of bread to fit over entire bottom of dish. Cover bread with slices of Canadian bacon and sharp Cheddar cheese. Cut and fit remaining 8 slices of bread to completely cover bacon and cheese.
  • Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk dry mustard, onion, diced green and red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into eggs. Whisk in milk until egg mixture is smoothly combined. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour melted butter evenly over the casserole and sprinkle corn flake crumbs over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 256.1 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1515.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER (BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)



Christmas Morning Wife Saver (Breakfast Casserole) image

I certainly cannot take credit for this recipe but it is a Christmas classic. There are lots of little things to personalize this recipe. I have suggested using red and green bell peppers because they are Christmas colors! I also use grated cheese and spread it over the Canadian bacon instead of cheese slices. I have used regular bacon in this recipe, but I find that it overpowers the rest of the flavors. Make this tasty breakfast dish the night before and just pop it in the oven on Christmas morning; let it cook while you open gifts and sip your rum-spiked coffee!

Provided by Toby

Categories     Breakfast Eggs

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 slices bread, crusts removed - divided
16 slices Canadian bacon
16 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup minced onion
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot sauce
3 cups whole milk
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut and fit 8 slices of bread to fit over entire bottom of dish. Cover bread with slices of Canadian bacon and sharp Cheddar cheese. Cut and fit remaining 8 slices of bread to completely cover bacon and cheese.
  • Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk dry mustard, onion, diced green and red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into eggs. Whisk in milk until egg mixture is smoothly combined. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour melted butter evenly over the casserole and sprinkle corn flake crumbs over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 1 hour. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 256.1 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1515.5 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

WIFE SAVER



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An easy version of what my Mother always called "Christmas Morning Wife Saver". Easy to prepare and cooks just long enough for the kids to open their presents. I like to serve it in the evening as a psuedo quiche. The addition of sage to the ground turkey makes it taste a lot like a sage sausage.

Provided by melfriesen

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -2 russet potato
3/4 lb ground turkey or 3/4 lb lean ground beef
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sage
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Thinly slice potatoes.
  • Line an 8x8 greased pan with the potatoes.
  • Mix ground turkey, garlic salt, pepper, and sage in a bowl.
  • Brown seasoned meat and drain the meat well.
  • Place seasoned meat on top of the potatoes.
  • Mix egg and milk together.
  • Pour egg mixture on top of potatoes and meat.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of casserole just prior to removing casserole from oven, just long enough to melt it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.6, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 407.8, Sodium 306, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 30.9

Tips:

  • Plan ahead: Decide on your brunch menu and make a shopping list in advance. This will help you stay organized and avoid last-minute stress.
  • Mise en place: Prepare all of your ingredients and set them out before you start cooking. This will make the cooking process much smoother and faster.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the brunch will be. Look for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Christmas brunch is a great time to try new recipes or put your own twist on classic dishes.
  • Make ahead: As much as possible, make dishes ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy your brunch with your family and friends.
  • Set up a buffet: This is a great way to serve brunch, as it allows your guests to choose what they want and how much they want.
  • Garnish your dishes: A few simple garnishes can make your brunch dishes look more festive and appealing.

Conclusion:

With a little planning and preparation, you can create a delicious and stress-free Christmas brunch that your family and friends will love. Remember to use fresh, high-quality ingredients, don't be afraid to experiment, and make ahead as much as possible. With these tips, you'll be sure to have a wonderful Christmas brunch that everyone will enjoy.

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