Sausage and Egg Croissant Breakfast Casserole
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Sausage and Egg Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Description
The recipe begins by browning pork sausage and sautéing chopped onions for savory depth. Meanwhile, eggs are whisked with milk, ground mustard, dried thyme, brown sugar, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sliced green onions to create a flavorful custard base. Cubed croissants are folded into this mixture, absorbing the custard and adding a tender bread layer. Cheddar cheese and the sausage mixture are then gently stirred in, distributing flavor and richness throughout.
The casserole is baked covered initially to set the custard without drying, then uncovered to brown and develop a light crust. This process yields a dish with creamy texture contrasted by bits of browned sausage and melted cheese, accented by aromatic herbs and spices.
Ideal for feeding a group, this casserole offers a balanced mix of protein, bread, and seasoning that holds well for leftovers. Serving after a brief rest allows the custard to firm and flavors to meld.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage , remove any casing if there is any
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 8 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup green onions , thinly sliced
- 6 large croissants , cut into 2" chunks
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
- Cook sausage and onion over medium heat until browned, approximately 5-6 minutes. Drain grease from pan and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs, whole milk, mustard, thyme, brown sugar, Kosher salt, pepper, nutmeg, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Add in the croissant pieces and toss gently but until the mixture is well combined.
- Gently stir in the sausage, onion and cheese into the custard mixture.
- Add the mixture into your 9x13 baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove aluminum foil cover and continue baking an additional 20 minutes.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 462IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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