What’s for Brunch? Christmas Breakfast Casserole with Sausage + Phyllo

Are you a brunch person? I love it for Christmas– the leisurely manner, the special food, the festive mimosas… it’s a time to celebrate, savor and enjoy. We host a small brunch once a year at our home for family. This year I created this recipe for a Christmas breakfast casserole with sausage and phyllo, a fancier take on my traditional version.

This light, crispy shell with the hearty casserole cooked in an iron skillet was really delicious.

Let’s Get Started!

First, cook your sausage in a separate skillet from the iron one you’re preparing. Once cooked, drain and set aside. Separately, cook your frozen spinach (I use the microwave, directions on the package) and drain well. You don’t want any added water, so really squeeze out the spinach. Set aside.

Next, whisk your eggs, milk, salt, pepper and hot sauce together.

Brush melted butter on the bottom and sides of the iron skillet.

Start layering your phyllo dough sheets on the skillet and carefully brush melted butter on each layer. Tip: the phyllo is thin and delicate, so I think a bristled food-safe brush would have worked better than the silicone one I used. The layers are rectangular, so slightly turn the skillet and layer each one until the entire skillet is covered. I used about 12 layers.

Add your sausage to the skillet lined with the phyllo dough.

Next, layer on your spinach, and then your shredded cheese.

Pour the egg mixture over the top and add more cheese to the top. You could also add some parsley, sauteed green onions, or paprika on top to dress it up with added flavor.

Next, start separating and pulling the phyllo layers from the edge back over the top of the mixture, adding this delicate ruffled-looking edge. Do this around the entire edge and you’re ready to bake!

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What are your brunch favorites? Here are a few of ours: Easy Holiday Cranberry Cake or Rosemary & Cheddar Scones, Colorful Baby Greens, Pomegranate + Goat Cheese with Champagne Vinaigrette, Biscuits, Y’all! Plus, Lemon Drizzle & Herb Butter. And also, my favorite recipe for slow cooker grits.

Enjoy!