Description
Croque Monsieur Croissant Bake brings French cafe charm right to your breakfast table, melding buttery croissants with classic ham and creamy cheese in a mouthwatering morning masterpiece that’ll make your taste buds dance with Parisian delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants
- 8 slices of ham
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) while greasing a large baking dish generously.
- Slice each of the 6 croissants precisely in half, creating top and bottom layers.
- Arrange croissant halves in the prepared baking dish, creating an even base.
- Layer 1 slice of ham and 2 tablespoons of shredded Gruyere cheese between each croissant half.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them thoroughly.
- Pour 1 cup of milk into the egg mixture, adding ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper.
- Whisk the liquid ingredients until completely smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully pour the entire egg mixture over the layered croissants, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven for 32-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality croissants for the best texture and flavor.
- If the croissants are slightly stale, they’ll actually absorb the egg mixture better and become wonderfully crisp.
- Dijon mustard adds a tangy kick, but you can adjust the amount to suit your taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular croissants with gluten-free croissants or bread, and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg