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A casserole dish filled with a baked croissant breakfast casserole topped with melted cheese and diced vegetables on a textured surface. A white striped cloth is partially visible.
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Croissant Egg Bake Recipe

Make breakfast exciting with this delicious croissant egg bake! It's filled with flavorful veggies, meaty sausage, and flaky croissants, all topped off with melty cheddar cheese.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: croissant egg bake
Servings: 9
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 4 large croissants sliced into chunks
  • 1 lb. breakfast sausage
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt separated
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10 large eggs
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup half and half
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add the croissant chunks to the baking dish.
    A white baking dish filled with bite-sized croissant pieces on a textured surface.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the breakfast sausage. Break the breakfast sausage into small pieces and partially cook.
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  • Add the onion, garlic, peppers, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon of salt to the sausage. Toss the mixture and saute for an additional 5 minutes or until the peppers begin to soften.
    A cast iron skillet with ground meat, chopped red and green bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs, with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer the sausage and vegetable mixture to the baking dish and toss with croissants to combine.
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  • Crack all of the eggs into a large bowl and whisk together with ½ teaspoon of salt, pepper, cottage cheese and half and half. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and stir to combine.
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  • Cover the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and top with cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the egg is cooked through and the cheese begins to brown.
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  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
    A baked casserole in a white dish, topped with melted cheese and croissant pieces. Two glasses of orange juice and fresh herbs are nearby.

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Notes

  • We used 4 large croissants for this recipe. If you use smaller croissants, you may need to use more.
  • Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the bell peppers.
  • We used cheddar cheese, but gruyere cheese would be delicious, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g