Description
Grab your breakfast game with Ham and Cheese Croissant breakfast casserole, where flaky croissants mingle with savory ham and melted cheese. Comfort mornings start right here, packed with delicious layers that make your kitchen smell amazing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 6 eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 350F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter for easy cleanup.
- Tear each croissant into rough 1-inch chunks and scatter them across the bottom of the greased dish.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of diced ham evenly over the croissant pieces, ensuring good coverage.
- Distribute 1 cup of shredded cheese across the ham and bread layer, creating a delicious base.
- Grab a mixing bowl and crack 6 large eggs into it, whisking them until smooth and pale yellow.
- Pour 1 cup of milk into the eggs and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, blending thoroughly.
- Gently pour the entire egg mixture over the croissant, ham, and cheese layer, making sure everything gets moistened.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350F oven and bake for 32-35 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it firm up and cool slightly.
Notes
- Slice croissants into bite-sized pieces for even distribution and easier serving.
- Swap ham for turkey or bacon if you prefer a different protein option.
- Let the casserole rest after baking to help it set and make cutting cleaner.
- Use day-old croissants for better texture and absorption of egg mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg