# Monte Cristo Croissant Breakfast Casserole

This easy Monte Cristo Croissant Breakfast Casserole features buttery croissants, savory ham, melty gruyere, and creamy havarti, perfect for a holiday brunch.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- baking dish
- bowl
- foil

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSgDbNojkpN/?igsh=MXJtcGJlbHVyNTF3ZQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3e49296a-0e39-4691-878e-2324f2a8b0f8
- Extracted: 2025-12-28

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