Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole
A delicious breakfast casserole combining buttery croissants, eggs, and cheese, perfect for busy mornings or special brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 buttery croissants
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions (optional)
- 1 cup ham or cooked bacon (optional)
Instructions
- Tear the croissants into pieces and layer them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissant pieces, ensuring they are well soaked.
- Add cheese, green onions, and any additional fillings like ham or bacon.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, use day-old croissants. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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