Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
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5
Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Description
This breakfast casserole begins by whisking eggs with whole milk, ground mustard, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions. The mixture is combined with cubed croissants, which absorb the custard and create a tender, bread pudding-like texture.
The custard and croissant mixture is layered with diced cooked ham in a baking dish. After covering and baking to allow the casserole to set and the croissants to soften, the foil is removed to brown the top and finish cooking. The result is a creamy, cheesy dish with a contrast between the rich custard and savory ham.
This dish works well for large gatherings or weekend brunches and can be served with fresh fruit or simple greens.
Ingredients
- 8 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar , packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 2 talks green onions sliced
- 6 large croissants , cut into 1" cubes
- 2 cups ham diced, cooked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Whisk together the eggs, whole milk, mustard, brown sugar, Kosher salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheese and green onions in a large bowl.
- Add in the croissant pieces and toss gently but until the mixture is well combined.
- Add half the mixture to your baking dish then sprinkle in half the ham pieces.
- Add the rest of the croissant mixture and top with the remaining ham.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 20 minutes to brown the croissants and finish cooking the custard filling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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