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Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole: Brunch Made Easy!

A delicious and easy Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole perfect for holiday brunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 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 any color
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
  3. Layer the torn croissant pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, diced bell pepper, and onion over the croissants.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the croissant and sausage layers, ensuring everything is evenly soaked. Press down gently with a spatula to help the croissants absorb the liquid.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  6. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the croissants to soak up the egg mixture.
  7. In the morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
  9. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
  • Try using different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or feta, for a unique flavor twist.

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