Christmas Breakfast

Christmas Breakfast

I have made the baked french toast two years in a row and I think I might make it a tradition. I used to always make cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning but they started to feel too heavy with all the other sweets we are consuming in December. This french toast is sweet but light and matched with a savory casserole, it hits the spot! They are both SUPER simple to assemble the night before and just pop in the oven during the morning festivities.

Overnight Creme Brulee French Toast Bake
https://www.melskitchencafe.com/overnight-creme-brulee-french-toast-bake/
We topped with fresh whipped cream and triple berry mix (frozen kind we defrosted).

Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake
http://abountifulkitchen.com/2014/12/overnight-croissant-breakfast-bake.html/
I used pre-cooked turkey sausage links I cut up and I used french bread instead of croissants (although I'm certain croissants would be amazing).

Merry Christmas!

Brussel Sprout / Butternut Squash

3T butter 

6 brussel sprouts halved lengthwise

3/4 c. butternut squash peeled and cut in 1" cubes

salt & pepper to taste

3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme

1/8 t. nutmeg

1/4 c. chicken stock

1/8 c. heavy cream

2 strips of bacon cooked and cut in small pieces

    Melt butter over medium heat.  Add brussel sprouts, squash, salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.  Sauté 6-8 minutes or until squash is fork tender.

    Add chicken stock and cream.  Simmer together 2-3 minutes until mixed and thickened.  Add bacon.  I made 4 recipes to feed 10 people.