The Heart of the Table | Seasons & Celebrations
The Christmas Morning Chaos
Christmas morning arrives and it’s present unwrapping time! The delight of every child and most adults, whether giving or receiving... gifting is FUN and fast. Immediately after gift unwrapping comes cleaning up the papers, bags and bows.
Then there’s the sorting and piling. And then... very soon after it all begins, everyone wanders into the kitchen and asks the inevitable question. "What’s for breakfast?"
"What has always worked for me and my family are my make-ahead casseroles. I discreetly pop everything in the oven while everyone is grabbing packages, and by the time everything winds down, viola... breakfast is served!"
My menu usually includes slices of spiralized, sugared ham, warmed in the oven with a bit of butter and brown sugar. I pair that with an egg casserole that is the perfect venue for either your favorite veggies or salty meats, and a cheesy hash potato casserole that comes out hot and bubbly.
It takes all the stress out of the morning and keeps you from playing short-order cook. You get to actually sit back, pour a cup of coffee, and soak in the joy of the room. Merry, Merry to all and to all a Great Season of Family Gatherings!
From the Memoir to the Kitchen
To bring this memory to your own table, explore the Master Blueprint for the fluffy egg and cheese strata that inspired this story.
View the Recipe in The Estate Vault