Breakfast & Brunch
Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole
Description
Croissants, ham, cheese and eggs snuggle down in a casserole. Try this easy make-ahead recipe for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients:
- 3 large croissants (5 inches)
- 1 package (8 oz) chopped cooked ham
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese (5 oz)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, if desired
Directions:
- Spray 10-inch glass deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Cut croissants in half lengthwise; cut each half into 5 pieces. Place pieces in pie plate. Sprinkle with ham and cheese.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, honey, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg with whisk.
- Pour egg mixture over ingredients in pie plate; press croissant pieces into egg mixture to moisten completely. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 325°F. Bake casserole covered 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
