Christmas Morning Wife Saver

From: Mustang Sally 54269

On Dec 16, 2009

My 1st experience with this dish is when my sister-in-law made it one x-mas. I got the recipe from her & have made it a few times since. This dish is very moist & fluffy with great flavours. The corn flake topping is a nice variation for a strata. I find I only use 10-12 bread slices & it feeds 8 servings in our household. I agree with the other reviewers, this a great recipe you should try at least once.

From: Laureen in B.C.

On Jul 4, 2009

I have been make this for over 20 years. Everyone loves it. I love the idea from Maryjane to make it into muffins. thank you for posting

From: Lara H

On Dec 11, 2006

This has been a Christmas morning tradition in my family for as long as I can remember, close to 30 yrs I think... I remember that it was cut out of the Toronto Star newspaper originally, so it may have only been the last 25 years or so. We usually have enough people to feed that we make at least double the recipe, and some times use 8x8 pans as well to vary the ingredients. We leave out the green peppers, and usually do a pan without the onions. My favorite has always been crumbled bacon in place of the ham, and my dad swears it's best with sausage crumbles. It is also good made without any meat but with lightly steamed asparagus instead for a vegetarian version.

From: BonnieZ

On Sep 29, 2005

This was a delicious recipe, and one which worked well with the adaptations I made to meet the dietary restrictions of our family. I used egg substitute, skim milk and fat free cheese with very good success. I also skipped the butter & salt and merely sprayed the cornflakes with butter flavored cooking spray and the topping turned out nice and crispy. Our non-heart patient guests were non the wiser. Thank you Valerie for sharing your recipe which was so easily adapted.