Name: Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8–10 small/medium stale croissants; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb turkey or chicken breakfast sausage; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 2 cups white cheddar, grated; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 10 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups half and half; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; Optional: 1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar, red pepper flakes

Description

A cozy and protein-rich breakfast casserole made with flaky croissants, eggs, sausage, and cheese, perfect for brunch or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

8–10 small/medium stale croissants
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb turkey or chicken breakfast sausage
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups white cheddar, grated
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 large eggs
1 1/4 cups half and half
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 cup baby spinach, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar, red pepper flakes

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage and add onion and bell pepper; cook until tender.
Let the mixture cool, then combine with cream cheese, cheddar, paprika, and green onions.
Cut croissants in half and layer in a greased baking dish; fill with sausage mixture.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, half and half, Dijon, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour over croissants and let soak for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush croissants with reserved egg mixture and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until set and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This versatile casserole can be prepared ahead of time and is ideal for brunch or meal prep. Feel free to substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 320mg

Keywords: breakfast casserole, croissants, brunch, savory breakfast