Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole blends cubes of flaky croissants into a rich custard with eggs, milk, seasonings, cheddar cheese, green onions, and diced ham. Baked until set and golden, the casserole offers layers of soft, savory custard with pockets of melted cheese and flavorful ham, making a hearty breakfast or brunch dish.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% 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.