Monte Cristo Croissant Breakfast Casserole

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Layer the torn croissants evenly in a baking dish.
  2. 2Layer the torn croissants evenly in a baking dish.
  3. 3Layer the torn croissants evenly in a baking dish.
  4. 4Sprinkle the ham, gruyere, and havarti chunks throughout the croissants.
  5. 5Sprinkle the ham, gruyere, and havarti chunks throughout the croissants.
  6. 6Sprinkle the ham, gruyere, and havarti chunks throughout the croissants.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme until smooth.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme until smooth.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme until smooth.
  10. 10Pour the mixture evenly over the croissants, gently pressing down so everything soaks in.
  11. 11Pour the mixture evenly over the croissants, gently pressing down so everything soaks in.
  12. 12Pour the mixture evenly over the croissants, gently pressing down so everything soaks in.
  13. 13Cover with foil.
  14. 14Cover with foil.
  15. 15Cover with foil.
  16. 16Bake at 350°F for 30–45 minutes until set.
  17. 17Bake at 350°F for 30–45 minutes until set.
  18. 18Bake at 350°F for 30–45 minutes until set.
  19. 19Remove the cover and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  20. 20Remove the cover and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  21. 21Remove the cover and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  22. 22Finish with fresh chives if using.
  23. 23Finish with fresh chives if using.
  24. 24Finish with fresh chives if using.

Ingredients

  • 8 small croissants torn into pieces
  • 8 small croissants torn into pieces
  • 8 small croissants torn into pieces
  • 1 cup shredded ham
  • 1 cup shredded ham
  • 1 cup shredded ham
  • 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
  • 0.5 cup havarti cheese chunks
  • 0.5 cup havarti cheese chunks
  • 0.5 cup havarti cheese chunks
  • 8 eggs
  • 8 eggs
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 Big pinch fresh thyme
  • 1 Big pinch fresh thyme
  • 1 Big pinch fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • Fresh chives, optional
  • Fresh chives, optional
  • Fresh chives, optional
  • powdered sugar, optional
  • powdered sugar, optional
  • powdered sugar, optional
  • raspberry jam, optional
  • raspberry jam, optional
  • raspberry jam, optional

Equipment

baking dishbowlfoil

Tips

  • For a full Monte Cristo experience, dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve with raspberry jam on the side.
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