Description
An elegant breakfast casserole featuring flaky croissants, savory custard, ham, and Gruyère cheese, topped with aromatic garlic-herb butter.
Ingredients
- 8 croissants (about 22 ounces)
- 6 large eggs
- 1½ cups half-and-half
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, divided
- 6 slices deli ham (about 5 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh herbs
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut 3 ounces of Gruyère cheese into thin slices and grate the remaining 1 ounce. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Cut each croissant crosswise into 3 pieces and dip each piece into the custard before arranging in the baking dish.
- Pour any remaining custard over the arranged croissant pieces.
- Halve the ham slices, fold, and roll them into rosettes, then nestle them between the croissant pieces.
- Tuck the thin slices of Gruyère cheese among the croissants and sprinkle the grated Gruyère on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
- In the meantime, mix the melted butter, grated garlic, herbs, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Brush the garlic-herb butter over the bake immediately after removing from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruit salad or paired with mimosas for a complete brunch experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French