Description
This Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a delightful and savory dish perfect for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead breakfast. With layers of torn croissants, eggs, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meats and vegetables, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Casserole:
- 6 large croissants, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or diced ham
- ½ cup sautéed onions or bell peppers (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped chives or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare croissant base: Arrange the torn croissant pieces in the bottom of the dish.
- Mix egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add in the cooked sausage or ham, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheese.
- Assemble: Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, pressing gently to soak up the liquid. Allow it to sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Garnish and serve: Cool slightly, then garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.
- For a flavor variation, consider using bacon or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
