Description
This ham and cheese croissant bake is a delightful combination of flaky croissants, savory ham, and gooey cheese, making it the ideal comfort food for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups shredded Swiss and cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice croissants in half and cut into large chunks. Layer in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle diced ham and shredded cheese evenly over the croissants.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissant layers, pressing down gently to soak up the liquid.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Use stale croissants for better absorption of the egg mixture.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Customize with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg