Description
A delicious and easy breakfast casserole made with flaky croissants soaked in a creamy egg mixture, perfect for gatherings and brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (choose your favorite)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled sausage or ham (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Place the torn croissant pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Add a layer of shredded cheese, followed by optional sausage or ham, and green onions.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissant layers and gently press to soak.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove cover and bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm with desired toppings.
Notes
Customize with your favorite mix-ins, or make it gluten-free using gluten-free croissants.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg