Description
Elevate your breakfast game with this delicious croissant bake, perfect for brunch or a cozy family meal. Its flaky layers and creamy filling will leave everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants, cut into pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Gruyere)
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled sausage or bacon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or chives)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Place the cut croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- If using, mix the shredded cheese and cooked sausage or bacon in a separate bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants and sprinkle the cheese and meat mixture on top.
- Let the mixture soak for about 10-15 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes, sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving. For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage or bacon and consider adding sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 420mg