Giving Back, Project Snowflake

Growing up we volunteered at a Homeless Shelter on Christmas Day serving food as a family. Since Asher is too young to participate in such activities we decided to volunteer out time in a different way. This year there are over 500 men expected at the homeless shelter in the Charlotte area for Christmas. Last year they had approximately 275. This breaks my heart. They need as much help as possible to fed all of these men a hot meal. Project Snowflake reached out to our community asking families to prepare breakfast casseroles. I jumped at the opportunity and was so excited that we could give back together as a family. We had a blast making the Breakfast Casseroles as a family.

We decided to make Cathy's (my mom's best friend), famous Breakfast Casserole. It's delicious and easy which is perfect for a family activity. Asher LOVES to watch us cook and partake so we involved him as much as we could.

My slightly larger version for foil pans vs and 8x8 glass pyrex:

5 slices of bread cubed

1/2 lb of cheddar cheese cubed

Mix together in a bowl: 5 eggs, a dash of salt, a dash of worcestershire, 1 1/2 cups of milk

Pour the mixture over the bread & cheese.

We also topped it off with sausage for some extra fat and protein, but you can crumble cooked bacon over the top of the casserole during the last 15 minutes it cooks for a delicious crunch and flavor

Let it soak overnight.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

He even has his own mini beater! Now all he needs is an apron. Check out that tongue!

He had so much fun that when it was time for us to put up the casseroles he cried!

We are so thankful this holiday season that we are able to give back to those that are less fortunate! What are you doing this holiday season to give back?