Description
A delicious and easy Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the torn croissant pieces evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage, bell pepper, and onion over the croissants.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissant and sausage layers, ensuring everything is well soaked.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and the croissants to soak up the egg mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake the casserole for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, add 1 cup of diced strawberries or blueberries to the mixture before baking.
- You can also substitute the breakfast sausage with diced ham or cooked bacon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg