Description
This Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a rich and savory dish made with buttery croissants, eggs, cheese, and your choice of breakfast meat. Perfect for prepping the night before, it’s an easy and delicious option for feeding a crowd at brunch or holiday mornings.
Ingredients
- 5 large croissants (preferably 1 day old)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup cooked breakfast meat (bacon, sausage, or ham)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Slice the croissants in half lengthwise and layer the bottoms in the dish.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese and breakfast meat over the croissants.
- Top with the croissant tops, followed by the remaining cheese and meat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants in the dish.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use slightly stale croissants to prevent sogginess.
- Can be customized with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Use any cheese or breakfast meat you prefer.
- Can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
