🥐 Ham & Cheese Breakfast Croissant Bake
This Ham & Cheese Breakfast Croissant Bake is the ultimate savory brunch dish—flaky buttery croissants layered with savory ham, melted cheese, and a rich, custardy egg mixture baked to golden perfection.
Croissants bring a luxurious texture to this casserole, soaking up the creamy egg mixture while staying slightly crisp on top. Combined with classic ham and cheese, this dish feels both comforting and elegant—perfect for brunch gatherings, holidays, or make-ahead breakfasts.
Serve it warm with a fresh salad or fruit, and you have a complete meal that everyone will love.
Why you will love this recipe
• rich, buttery, and savory
• easy to assemble
• perfect make-ahead brunch dish
• feeds a crowd
• great use for leftover croissants
• comforting yet elegant
Ingredients
Croissant Bake
- 5 large croissants (about 10–12 oz / 300–340 g), torn into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham (200 g)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (150 g) (Swiss, Gruyère, or cheddar)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk (360 ml)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (15 ml)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional additions
- 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
- pinch of paprika for color
Instructions
1. Prepare baking dish
Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
2. Layer ingredients
Spread torn croissants evenly in the dish.
Sprinkle ham and cheese over the croissants.
3. Make the custard
In a bowl whisk together:
- eggs
- milk
- cream
- Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
4. Assemble
Pour custard evenly over the croissant mixture.
Press lightly to help croissants absorb liquid.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or overnight for best results).
5. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
6. Serve
Let cool slightly, then garnish with herbs if desired.
Serve warm.
Tips for best results
• Slightly stale croissants work best
• Do not skip resting time for best texture
• Use high-quality cheese for best flavor
• Cover loosely if browning too quickly
• Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for variation
Variations
Spinach & Cheese Version
Add 1 cup (30 g) sautéed spinach.
Turkey & Cheese
Substitute ham with turkey.
Extra cheesy
Add an additional 1/2 cup (50 g) cheese on top before baking.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
Reheat in oven at 325°F (160°C).
Nutritional Information
Serving size
1 portion (recipe makes 8 servings)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 165 mg |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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