Description
Baked ham and cheese croissant breakfast casserole combines morning comfort with effortless deliciousness. Creamy eggs, flaky croissants, and savory ham create a satisfying breakfast your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups diced ham
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
Bread and Vegetables:
- 4 large croissants, torn into chunks
- 0.5 cup diced bell peppers
- 0.5 cup sauteed mushrooms
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Shred 4 large croissants into rustic chunks that will soak up the rich custard mixture perfectly. Spread these pieces evenly across a generously buttered 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dice 1 ½ cups of ham into bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for consistent flavor distribution throughout the casserole.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and ½ cup Swiss cheese over the croissant chunks, creating a delightful cheesy layer.
- Whisk 6 large eggs in a large mixing bowl until they become smooth and slightly frothy. Add 1 ½ cups whole milk and ½ cup heavy cream to create the custard base.
- Season the egg mixture with ½ teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard for an extra layer of complexity.
- Gently pour the seasoned custard over the croissants and cheese, making sure every piece gets saturated. Use a spatula to press down lightly and help absorption.
- Add ½ cup diced bell peppers, ½ cup sauteed mushrooms, and 1 cup chopped baby spinach for extra texture and nutrition.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld together.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Bake the casserole, covered with foil, for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center is set.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley over the top for a bright, fresh garnish. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose day-old croissants for better texture and less moisture in the casserole.
- Cut or tear croissants into roughly equal-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and distribution.
- Grease the baking dish generously to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Let the casserole sit for 10-15 minutes before baking to help the croissants absorb the egg mixture completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg