Croissant Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A rich and comforting breakfast casserole made with buttery croissants, fluffy eggs, savory meat, and melted cheese baked to golden perfection. Perfect for brunch or make-ahead mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 5 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon or sausage
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Spread torn croissants evenly in the dish.
- Sprinkle cooked bacon or sausage over the croissants, followed by shredded cheese and green onions or herbs.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing down gently to help absorption.
- Let sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the croissants to soak up the custard.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use stale croissants for better absorption and texture.
- Swap bacon or sausage for ham or vegetables for variation.
- Try different cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss.
- Assemble the night before and refrigerate for easy morning baking.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
