Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole
A delicious breakfast casserole made with flaky croissants, creamy eggs, and cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or gruyere)
- 1 cup cooked and diced ham or cooked bacon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the torn croissant pieces into the dish, layering them evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, cheese, ham or bacon (if using), chives, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your holiday brunch!
Notes
Use stale croissants for better texture. Experiment with different cheeses or add vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 400mg
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