Description
Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy turns your morning routine into a delicious comfort feast. Creamy eggs, flaky croissants, and hearty gravy come together in a make-ahead dish that saves you precious time and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Tear 6 croissants into bite-sized chunks and arrange them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk 8 large eggs, 2 cups milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese and 1 cup diced cooked ham over the croissant pieces.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly across the croissants, ensuring every piece gets saturated.
- Blend 1 can cream of mushroom soup with 1 cup chicken broth in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Drizzle the gravy mixture completely over the casserole, covering all surfaces.
- Wrap the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-12 hours.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to reach room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and position the rack in the center.
- Uncover the casserole and bake for 45-50 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center appears set.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to firm up slightly.
Notes
- Overnight chilling allows croissants to soak up egg mixture, creating a richer, more custardy texture.
- For a lighter version, swap whole milk for skim milk and use low-fat ham and cheese.
- Vegetarian adaptation works great by replacing ham with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take eggs and milk out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before mixing.
- Prep Time: Overnight (refrigeration)
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1020 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg