Description
A rich and savory breakfast casserole made with flaky croissants, deli meats, and gooey cheese, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 flaky croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 cup deli meat (ham, turkey, or chicken), chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer the torn croissants evenly in the dish.
- Scatter the chopped deli meat and shredded cheese over the croissants.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers, ensuring no dry bits remain, and gently press down.
- Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes to absorb.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the egg is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Assemble the casserole the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) in the morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
Keywords: breakfast casserole, croissant bake, brunch recipe, cheesy casserole, savory breakfast