Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole
A warm and delightful breakfast casserole with flaky croissants, eggs, and cheese, perfect for meal prep and serving a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (if meat is omitted)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants, torn into pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup cooked beef or cooked sausage, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the torn croissant pieces into the greased baking dish. Add in the chopped beef or sausage, green onions, and shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants and other ingredients, making sure everything is well combined.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, remove the cover and bake the casserole for 30-40 minutes or until the top is golden and set.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your festive brunch!
Notes
Use stale croissants for the best texture. You can customize with different vegetables and cheeses as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/overnight-croissant-recipe/