Prep Time15 MIN
Total Time9 HR 30 MIN
Croissants, ham, cheese and eggs snuggle down in a casserole. Try this easy make-ahead recipe for making your breakfast or brunch a wonder.
Ingredients
- 3 large croissants (5 inches)
- 1 package (8 oz) chopped cooked ham
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese (5 oz)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, if desired
Directions
Spray 10-inch glass deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Cut croissants in half lengthwise; cut each half into 5 pieces. Place pieces in pie plate. Sprinkle with ham and cheese.
In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, honey, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg with whisk.
Pour egg mixture over ingredients in pie plate; press croissant pieces into egg mixture to moisten completely. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 325°F. Bake casserole covered 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.