Overnight Croissant Casserole
What’s easier than waking up in the morning? Throwing in this Overnight Croissant Casserole full of cheese and pork for those Sunday brunches.
What is one thing many look forward to over the weekend?
Breakfast.
And what’s the one meal a lot of people look forward to over the weekend?
Brunch.
I love making casseroles. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are so easy to put together and the only thing left to do is throw them in the oven to let it do it’s magic!
It’s great letting the breakfast casseroles sit overnight. It gives the bread a chance to soak in the mixture to get that nice, soft texture when baked. It’s also great to let it cook with foil on top to prevent burning.
If you don’t have the time or chance to let it sit overnight, don’t worry. Just cook right away. It may have a crunchier texture but the flavors will still be there!
If you or someone you know enjoys savory breakfast casseroles especially one loaded with cheese and pork, I definitely recommend you giving this Overnight Croissant Casserole a try!
I really hope you enjoy this! So, try this out and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Facebook. I would love to see your creation!
Overnight Croissant Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup of your preferred shredded cheeses (I prefer a mixture sharp cheddar and gouda)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese3 Large croissants, cut into bite size cubes (about 4 cups)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6-8 precooked ham breakfast slices, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced finely (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup skim milk
- ¼ tsp. hot sauce
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. ground mustard
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly grease a medium casserole dish with oil or butter.
- In a small bowl, combine the cheeses.
- In a large bowl, mix together the croissants, bacon, diced ham slices, red bell pepper, green onion, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard until it becomes a smooth consistency. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture. Toss until all of the bread is completely coated.
- Place the mixture in an even layer into the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Before baking, uncover the casserole and sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture on top.
- Cover with the foil again and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 15 more minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
About Nicole
Hey There! I'm Nicole, and I have been making food for as long as I can remember, from a little girl cooking with her grandmother to making new dishes and using her husband as a taste tester.
