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    28/12/2019 Breakfast Recipes

    Ham & Cheese Croissant Bake

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    This ham and cheese croissant bake is the perfect breakfast casserole. It's easy to make ahead, can be eaten hot or cold and is delicious served as part of a brunch.

    Sometimes you just need an epic breakfast dish 🤩

    Overhead shot of ham and cheese croissant bake in a baking dish

    Look at all the melty, browned cheese! It's so dreamy and it's exactly what I want for breakfast most days. 

    For this breakfast casserole I took the idea of a ham and cheese croissant, something that is so delicious and makes a great meal any time of day, and I turned it into a cheesy breakfast bake with ham and eggs and herbs.

    It's way easier than it looks to make and a lot of it can be done ahead so that you can throw it together in the morning and pop it in the oven. It can also be reheated if you want to cook the whole thing ahead of time.

    Green baking dish of ham and cheese breakfast casserole on a blue surface
    Breakfast bake with ham and cheese on a blue background

    Why we love this ham and cheese croissant bake...

    This recipe is so easy to make with just a few steps before it's in the oven and filling the kitchen with all kinds of delicious smells and ready to start your day in the best way possible.

    It's great for serving to a crowd because you can easily scale it up or you could serve it for a lazy weekend brunch with just the family.

    You can switch up the filling if you want to make it vegetarian or just try a different vegetable instead of the spinach.

    It's easy to make ahead by making the egg mixture and filling and storing them separately in the fridge until ready to bake. Alternatively you could bake it the night before and reheat in the oven just before serving.

    Green baking dish of croissant bake with cheese on a hessian mat
    Overhead shot of cheesy breakfast casserole with spinach

    Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

    Butter: For greasing

    Croissant: These are torn and spread through the bake

    Egg Mixture: This is made from a combination of eggs, milk, dijon mustard, fresh thyme, ground nutmeg and a mixture of cheeses

    Cheese: I used a combination of gruyere and cheddar

    Spinach: You could also use kale if you prefer

    Ham: I tore pieces of shop bought ham to use but this would also be a great use of leftover ham

    Ham and cheese croissant bake with a spoon on a blue background
    Overhead close up shot of a ham and egg breakfast casserole with a cloth

    How to make Ham and Cheese Brunch Bake

    Make the egg mixture: Whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, thyme, nutmeg and half the cheese.

    Put together the bake: Tear the croissants and spread in a baking dish with the ham and spinach. Pour over the egg mixture then top with the rest of the cheese.

    Bake: Put the dish in the oven for 45 minutes until set then leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

    Baking dish of ham and cheese croissant bake with a spoon

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    Breakfast bake with ham and cheese on a blue background

    Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake

    This ham and cheese croissant bake is the perfect breakfast casserole. It's easy to make ahead, can be eaten hot or cold and is delicious served as part of a brunch.
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 374kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • Butter for greasing
    • 4 Croissants torn into pieces
    • 4 Eggs
    • 350 ml Whole Milk
    • ½ tablespoon Dijon Mustard
    • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme chopped, plus a few extra sprigs for serving
    • Pinch Ground Nutmeg
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 70 g Gruyere grated
    • 70 g Cheddar grated
    • 150 g Spinach chopped
    • 100 g Ham chopped
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease a medium baking dish.
    • Whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard, thyme, nutmeg, half of each cheese and plenty of salt and pepper. Spread the croissant pieces, ham and spinach in the baking dish then pour the egg mixture over them.
    • Top with the rest of the cheese then bake for 45 minutes until set in the middle. Leave to cool for 5 minutes then sprinkle with thyme sprigs before serving.
    Nutrition Facts
    Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 374 Calories from Fat 207
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 23g35%
    Saturated Fat 12g60%
    Cholesterol 176mg59%
    Sodium 588mg25%
    Potassium 370mg11%
    Carbohydrates 22g7%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 19g38%
    Vitamin A 3123IU62%
    Vitamin C 8mg10%
    Calcium 323mg32%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    1. Emily Liao says

      December 28, 2019 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Never thought of baking this into a casserole form. I love a good ham and cheese croissant so this will definitely be on my to-do list!

      Reply
    2. Irina says

      December 28, 2019 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      What a great filling breakfast idea! Love your recipe of ham and cheese croissant bake. Easy and delicious!

      Reply
    3. Jenn says

      December 28, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      This looks ah-mazing! I can't wait to try it, and it's a genius idea to use croissants. Epic indeed! Making this soon!

      Reply
    4. Anita says

      December 28, 2019 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and easy breakfast recipe, especially to feed a big crowd! Definitely a much better choice than pancakes and waffles when having a lot of people for breakfast. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jayne says

      December 28, 2019 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at ham and cheese. Add the croissants and I am over the moon. Great idea.

      Reply

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