Description
This Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. With a combination of fluffy croissants, eggs, cheese, and savory seasonings, this casserole is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissant Pieces:
- 4 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 1-inch pieces
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or breakfast sausage)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Combine Ingredients: Add croissant pieces to the egg mixture, let them soak, then stir in cheeses, bacon, and green onions.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and refrigerate it for easy morning baking.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat or use sautéed vegetables as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
