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Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Savory Croissant Breakfast Casserole for Effortless Mornings

An indulgent Croissant Breakfast Casserole with buttery croissants, savory sausage, creamy eggs, and melted cheese for effortless mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 6 croissants day-old croissants slightly stale for better absorption
  • 1 pound ground sausage can substitute with turkey or plant-based alternatives
Egg Mixture
  • 8 large eggs essential for binding
  • 2 cups whole milk can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder fresh garlic can be used
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Swiss/Monterey Jack
  • cups fresh parsley optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Tear day-old croissants into large chunks and spread them evenly in a greased baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, sauté the ground sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, then distribute over the croissant pieces.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the croissants and sausage, pressing down gently to absorb.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), remove wrap, and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for a crowd and easy to prepare the night before. Customize with extra ingredients as desired.

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