Cheesy Croissant Casserole: Brunch Bliss You Can Prep Ahead
Enjoy a delicious Cheesy Croissant Casserole packed with flavor and ideal for brunch gatherings.
Equipment
- - Baking pan
- - Skillet
- - Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Casserole Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon Can substitute with sausage or omit for vegetarian
- 8 large Eggs Essential binding agent
- 3 cups Milk Preferably whole
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, use additional milk instead
- 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Chives Can substitute with green onions or omit
- 2 tsp Chopped Thyme Leaves Dried thyme works well as an alternative
- Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjustable to preference
- pinch Cayenne Can be omitted or replaced with paprika
- 1 cup Shredded Gruyère Divided
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Divided, optional for extra cheesiness
- Butter For greasing, cooking spray can also be used
- 2 large Croissants Stale or toasted for better texture
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 450°F and grease baking pan with butter.
- Cut croissants into quarters and layer evenly in the baking pan.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble and sprinkle over croissant layers.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, chives, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne until combined.
- Fold half of the shredded Gruyère and mozzarella into the egg mixture and pour over croissants and bacon.
- Allow casserole to sit for 15-30 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For best results, reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.