Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Start your morning with a warm and satisfying Croissant Breakfast Casserole, the perfect brunch centerpiece that's as indulgent as it is easy to make. This savory dish features buttery, flaky croissants as the base, soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, and cream for a creamy texture. Packed with the irresistible flavors of crumbled bacon, breakfast sausage, sautéed onions, and red bell peppers, this casserole gets a cheesy upgrade with a generous layer of melted cheddar on top. Optional spinach adds a hint of freshness, making it a well-rounded dish. Ready in under an hour and perfect for serving to a crowd, this make-ahead breakfast bake is ideal for holidays or lazy weekends. Serve it warm with a simple side salad or fresh fruit for a truly unforgettable breakfast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Croissants
- 8 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup Spinach (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Butter, for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter and set aside.
Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Evenly sprinkle the cooked bacon, sausage, chopped onion, red bell pepper, and spinach (if using) over the croissant pieces in the casserole dish.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissant mixture, pressing down gently to ensure all pieces are soaked.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the casserole.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, golden, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Croissant Breakfast Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 436.2 g | 559% | |
| Saturated Fat | 191.6 g | 958% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2323 mg | 774% | |
| Sodium | 12842 mg | 558% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.6 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.6 g | ||
| Protein | 258.4 g | 517% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.3 mcg | 66% | |
| Calcium | 2057 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3947 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
