Description
This Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole is a crowd‑pleasing make‑ahead brunch recipe that layers flaky croissant pieces with a silky custard made from eggs, milk and grape juice. Smoked beef adds savory depth while shredded cheese creates a golden melt. Ready to bake in the morning, it delivers a buttery, custardy breakfast that’s perfect for holidays, weekend gatherings or any time you want a satisfying, warm start to the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants, torn into pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup smoked beef, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk eggs, milk, grape juice, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon together.
- Grease baking dish and layer torn croissant pieces, then smoked beef and shredded cheese.
- Pour custard mixture over layers, ensuring even soaking.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 30‑35 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best results use day‑old croissants and allow the casserole to rest at room temperature before baking. If the top browns too quickly
- cover loosely with foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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