Description
This Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a decadent, make-ahead breakfast perfect for busy mornings or holiday brunch! 🥐🍳 Layers of buttery croissants, eggs, cheese, and breakfast sausage create a rich and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants, torn into pieces
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer half of the croissant pieces on the bottom.
- Top with half of the cooked sausage and half of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining croissants, sausage, and cheese.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered casserole.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours).
- In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35–40 minutes until the eggs are set and top is golden brown.
- Let cool 5 minutes, garnish if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
💡 Tip: This casserole can be prepared the night before for easy breakfast service. Add veggies like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole, Make-Ahead
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: overnight croissant breakfast casserole, make-ahead breakfast, holiday breakfast casserole, croissant casserole, brunch recipe, sausage breakfast bake