Sausage and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
The combination of sausage, cheese, and buttery croissants makes the perfect breakfast casserole! This simple make-ahead recipe is special enough for Christmas morning or brunch with family and friends.
Equipment
- 9x11 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 6-8 medium sized Croissants
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Half and Half - can substitute whole milk
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 16 ounces Ground Breakfast Sausage - cooked and drained
- 6 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste - optional
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9x6 inch deep baking dish with cooking spray, you can also use a 9x11 baking dish.
- Tear croissants in half and place in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the shredded cheese and cooked sausage over the torn croissants. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan, over the croissants. Cover with foil and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place covered breakfast casserole in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the casserole is hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Remove casserole from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice, serve and enjoy!
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