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Cranberry Sausage Stuffing Breakfast Casserole | Make-Ahead Holiday Brunch

A flavorful breakfast casserole combining sausage, cranberries, and stuffing, perfect for holiday mornings or make-ahead brunches.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1 cup cranberries (dried or fresh)
  • 1 diced onion
  • 2 diced celery stalks
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 8 cups stuffing mix
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook sausage until browned; set aside.
  2. Sauté onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix sausage, vegetables, cranberries, herbs, and stuffing in a bowl. Add broth and combine.
  4. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; pour over mixture. Transfer to a greased dish.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Bake covered 30 min, then uncovered 15-20 min until golden.
  6. Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve.

Notes

This make-ahead casserole is perfect for holiday brunches and can be prepared the night before.