Description
This Croissant Bake is a delightful savory breakfast casserole featuring layers of buttery croissants, deli meats, and melted Swiss and mozzarella cheeses, all soaked in a flavorful egg and herb custard and topped with a sweet honey butter herb sauce. Perfect for a comforting brunch or special occasion, this easy-to-make dish combines rich textures and aromatic herbs for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Croissants and Meats
- 6-8 croissants, cut into halves or thirds
- 10-12 slices deli meat (ham, prosciutto, turkey breast, salami)
Egg Mixture
- 3-4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
Cheeses
- 8-10 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
Honey Butter Herb Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare Croissants: Cut the croissants into halves or thirds so that they can soak up the egg mixture thoroughly.
- Make Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or heavy cream, salt, garlic salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary until well combined and fragrant.
- Soak Croissants: Dunk each croissant piece into the egg mixture, allowing it to absorb the liquid, then shake off any excess. Arrange the soaked croissant pieces snugly in a baking dish to form the base layer.
- Add Meats and Cheese: Fill in the spaces between croissants with slices of deli meat and Swiss cheese. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top for extra cheesiness.
- Prepare Honey Butter Herb Sauce: In a small saucepan, gently melt the butter and honey together with fresh rosemary and thyme until combined and infused with herb flavors.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled dish until the cheese melts and the croissants are golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Halfway through baking, baste the top with the warm honey butter herb sauce to add a sweet, savory glaze.
- Serve: Let the bake cool slightly before serving to allow the custard to set and flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- You can substitute any of the deli meats with your preferred options or omit for a vegetarian adaptation.
- Ensure croissants are fresh or slightly stale for best absorption of the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
- The honey butter herb sauce adds a lovely balance of sweet and savory, but can be omitted or replaced with maple syrup for variation.
- Fresh herbs enhance flavor significantly; dried herbs can be used but in smaller quantities.
- This dish reheats well for breakfast leftovers and can be topped with fresh greens or a side of fruit for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
