Overnight Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissant Casserole
Overnight Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissant Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
- 6 ounces deli ham, sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried chives, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) the next morning before baking. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
00🌡️ 375
- 2
Take each croissant and carefully slice it horizontally, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Stuff each croissant generously with slices of cheddar cheese, followed by slices of deli ham. You can fold the ham and cheese to fit neatly inside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the stuffed croissants snugly in the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. They should fit in a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
In a large bowl, crack the 8 large eggs. Add the milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Evenly pour the prepared egg mixture over the croissants in the baking dish, ensuring all croissants are well saturated. Gently press down on the croissants to help them absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
- 9
The next morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 20 min
- 10
Remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown, the eggs are set, and the casserole is bubbly.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with dried chives before serving warm.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Overnight Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissant Casserole
- 6 large croissants
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
- 6 ounces deli ham, sliced
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried chives, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) the next morning before baking. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
00🌡️ 375 - 2
Take each croissant and carefully slice it horizontally, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Stuff each croissant generously with slices of cheddar cheese, followed by slices of deli ham. You can fold the ham and cheese to fit neatly inside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the stuffed croissants snugly in the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. They should fit in a single layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
In a large bowl, crack the 8 large eggs. Add the milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Evenly pour the prepared egg mixture over the croissants in the baking dish, ensuring all croissants are well saturated. Gently press down on the croissants to help them absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
- 9
The next morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 20 min - 10
Remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown, the eggs are set, and the casserole is bubbly.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with dried chives before serving warm.
⏱️ 5 min