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Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight

This Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast that combines layers of croissants, savory sausage, and creamy custard.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 5 croissants stale croissants Use stale croissants for better texture and soak.
  • 1 lb pork sausage Pork sausage is preferred; substitute turkey for a lighter option.
  • 8 large eggs Use large eggs for optimal results.
Creamy Custard
  • 2 cups half-and-half Substitute with milk for a lighter version.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Fresh minced onion can be used for a more pronounced taste.
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Use fresh ground for best flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg Use ground or freshly grated nutmeg sparingly.
Cheesy Topping
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese Opt for sharp cheddar for deeper flavor.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • foil

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crumbled pork sausage and cook for 8–10 minutes until browned.
  2. Take stale croissants and tear them into 2-inch chunks. Spread these in a greased baking dish.
  3. Distribute the cooked sausage evenly over the croissant chunks and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  4. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, mustard, onion powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and sausage. Press down to ensure absorption. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
  6. Remove from fridge and let sit for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°F. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, soak croissants well, but avoid oversaturating. Ensure even cooking by allowing casserole to sit at room temperature before baking.

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