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Croissant Breakfast Bake

You'll never go back to a traditional breakfast casserole after trying this Croissant Breakfast Bake. Loaded with fluffy croissants, eggs, ham and gruyere cheese.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 large butter croissants
  • 8 ounces ham cut into 1 x ¼-inch strips
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 10 grams
  • 1 teaspoon salt 5 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups whole milk 16 ounces
  • 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces
  • chopped fresh chives for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. Tear the croissants into large chunks (about 2-inch in size). Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes to dry them out. 8 large butter croissants
  3. Remove the croissants from the oven and place them in the prepared casserole dish, fitting them closely together.
  4. Increase the oven temperature to 325°F.
  5. Scatter the ham over the croissant pieces and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. 8 ounces ham , 1 cup Gruyère cheese
  6. In a large bowl with a pourable spout, whisk together the eggs, Dijon, salt, cayenne pepper and nutmeg until well combined. 10 large eggs, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  7. Whisk in the milk and heavy cream and pour the mixture over the croissants, covering them evenly. 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream
  8. Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes (or until the tops are golden brown and the egg mixture has set).
  9. Sprinkle with chopped chives before serving. chopped fresh chives

Notes

  • If you can, purchase a block of gruyere cheese and grate it yourself. Store-bought shredded cheese contains a coating that doesn’t give it that nice texture when melted.
  • If you can, purchase a block of gruyere cheese and grate it yourself. Store-bought shredded cheese contains a coating that doesn’t give it that nice texture when melted.
  • When placing the croissants in the casserole dish, make sure they are ‘torn side up’ so they can catch all the egg, cheese, and ham bits.
  • When placing the croissants in the casserole dish, make sure they are ‘torn side up’ so they can catch all the egg, cheese, and ham bits.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 12, with 1 serving being 1/12 of the casserole. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
  • If you can, purchase a block of gruyere cheese and grate it yourself. Store-bought shredded cheese contains a coating that doesn’t give it that nice texture when melted.
  • When placing the croissants in the casserole dish, make sure they are ‘torn side up’ so they can catch all the egg, cheese, and ham bits.
  • Other seasoning ideas: sage, thyme, green onions, black pepper.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 236mg (79%) Sodium 757mg (32%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1037IU (21%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 216mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 236mg 79%
Sodium 757mg 32%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1037IU 21%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.