Description
A delightful casserole made with buttery croissants, rich egg custard, and sautéed vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup mushrooms, sautéed
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Sauté mushrooms and any other vegetables until soft and fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants and vegetables, pressing down gently.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the egg is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use day-old croissants for better texture. You can also customize with other vegetables or meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast, casserole, croissant, brunch, family recipe