Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole
Buttery, cheesy, and oh so delicious! This Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is the ultimate breakfast bake.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- ⅔ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup milk
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon chopped garlic
- 6 ounces ham, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 4-5 sprigs thyme, stripped
- 3 large croissant, cut into 2-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 7"x10" casserole with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in olive oil until onions are nearly translucent, 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic, and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, and milk.
- Stir in ham, cheddar, fontina, thyme, and onion mixture.
- Add bread cubes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into prepared casserole and let stand for 15-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until set.
Notes
Substitutions:
- You can use gruyère, provolone, or gouda instead of fontina.
- We used hickory smoked ham, but feel free to use your favorite kind!
- Make sure you let the croissants soak up the custard! It's the best way to get all the flavor.
- When the casserole is "set" should still have a little bit of jiggle/movement in the middle. If you bake until fully set (no jiggle/movement in the middle), the casserole will be overcooked because it still cooks even after you get it out of the oven.
- This casserole keeps really well and reheats.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 17gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 578mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 852IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 1mg
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