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Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Ham

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large croissants cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives optional, for serving

Method
 

  1. Generously grease a 9x13-inch dish with butter or spray.
  2. Layer half the croissants, ham, and cheese; repeat with remaining halves.
  3. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper smooth in a large bowl.
  4. Pour evenly over filling; press gently with spatula to soak croissants.
  5. Cover with plastic; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. To freeze after chilling, cover tightly with plastic and heavy-duty foil, date, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw refrigerated 24 hours before baking.
  7. Heat oven to 350°F; remove plastic and loosely cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes, then uncovered 10-15 minutes until golden and center set.
  8. Cool 10 minutes; garnish with optional chives.