Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Swiss)
- 1/2 cup diced ham or cooked sausage (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the torn croissant pieces evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese, green onions, and optional meats, along with salt, pepper, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra green onions or fresh herbs.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for individual portions. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg