Description
A comforting breakfast casserole featuring flaky croissants, scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and gooey cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 flaky croissants, torn into pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, mozzarella)
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Layer the torn croissant pieces evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle crumbled sausage or bacon and shredded cheese over the croissants.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring all croissant pieces soak up the liquid.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead option: Assemble the night before and refrigerate. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg