Description
A warm and comforting casserole featuring flaky croissants soaked in a creamy egg mixture with cheese and optional meats, perfect for brunch or a holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Flaky Croissants
- 6 large Eggs
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Cooked Sausage or Ham (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- Chopped Herbs (e.g., chives or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Tear croissants into pieces and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add cooked sausage or ham if using, spreading evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants and meat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
Day-old croissants work best for this recipe as they soak up the egg mixture well without getting too soggy. For added flavor, consider toasting the croissant pieces before assembling the casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 200mg