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May 21, 2022 Breakfast

Make Ahead Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe

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Looking to elevate your holiday breakfast or brunch? This Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s both savory and simple to prepare. Your family will adore this indulgent dish, especially with its delightful combination of fluffy croissants, savory bacon (or your favorite meat), and melty cheeses. Perfect for Easter mornings or any special occasion, it comes together quickly and can even be prepped overnight, making your holiday mornings stress-free and delicious.

Croissants for the croissant breakfast bake recipe

I was able to get the mini croissant rolls in the bakery section of the grocery store. This made the recipe easy and quick. Use large croissants if the mini croissants are not available. Just tear them up into smaller pieces.

Making the Bacon

We used orange honey bacon (which is a family favorite) from Lucky’s Market in Cleveland, Ohio, however, any bacon will work just fine. Ham or sausage is a substitute for the bacon or use no meat at all.  If you are using bacon, cook the bacon whole then cut it into bite sized pieces. This tends to work out better than trying to cook smaller pieces of bacon. Smaller pieces tend to be harder to keep an eye on and may burn more easily. The thick slices of honey orange bacon we used has an incredible caramelization which adds so much more flavor to the croissant breakfast bake recipe. Recipes are just starting points and you can take them in any direction you like.

What Cheeses can I use?

I used a mix of monterey jack cheese, extra sharp cheddar, and Swiss. Most cheeses go with the rest of the ingredients. I use cheeses that melt well so they incorporate well when baking.

Assembling the croissant bake

This bake comes together quickly! Put down a layer of the croissants in a buttered baking dish. Next, pour over half of the egg mixture. Then sprinkle on one half of the cheese that you like. That is layer one. Just repeat the process again to make the second layer! Let the bake set in the fridge for at least three hours or overnight before baking.

You can make the banana cranberry muffins or cheesy eggs with your breakfast too!

FAQ’s

Can I use large croissants instead of mini croissants for this recipe?

Yes, absolutely! If mini croissants aren’t available, simply use large croissants and tear them into smaller, bite-sized pieces for the bake.

What are good substitutes for bacon in this breakfast bake?

Ham or sausage are excellent substitutes for bacon. You can also make this recipe meatless if you prefer, relying on the croissants, eggs, and cheese for flavor.

Why is it recommended to cook bacon whole before cutting it?

Cooking bacon whole before cutting it into bite-sized pieces helps prevent smaller pieces from burning more easily and makes it simpler to monitor the cooking process for perfect crispness.

Can I prepare this breakfast bake ahead of time?

Yes, and it’s highly recommended! After assembling all the layers, let the bake set in the fridge for at least three hours, or ideally, overnight, before baking. This makes for an easy and quick holiday morning.

What kind of cheeses work best for this recipe?

A mix of Monterey Jack, extra sharp cheddar, and Swiss cheese was used. The key is to use cheeses that melt well, ensuring they incorporate beautifully throughout the bake for a creamy, cheesy result.

a cheesy croissant breakfast bake by Cleveland cooking served to guests. the bake includes bacon, egg, croissants, onion, and cheese.

Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast recipes, cleveland cooking breakfast, cleveland cooking breakfast bake, croissant breakfast bake, easy breakfast bake, easy breakfast recipes
Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Resting time in fridge: 3 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 513kcal
Author: clevelandcooking
My wife and I love breakfast bakes. This croissant breakfast bake recipe has mini croissants, bacon, and cheese.
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Ingredients

  • 7 – 9 mini croissant rolls or 4-5 typical size
  • 7 pieces of bacon cooked then cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup of regular milk or nut milk
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese or a mix of your choice divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a pan until just crispy.  If you don't like crispy bacon that works too. Reserve one tablespoon of bacon drippings and discard the rest.
  • In the same pan with the one tablespoon of drippings, cook the diced onion until translucent.
  • In a large bowl, add milk, mustard, eggs, salt, and pepper and mix until combined thoroughly.  Then mix in bacon and onions.
  • Place torn croissants in a buttered 9 x 13 baking dish and cover with 1/2 egg mixture and one cup of shredded cheese.
  • Repeat for the second layer.
  • Cover the 9 X 13 baking dish and let set in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
  • Bake covered in foil at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes (depending on your oven).  Take foil off and cook an additional 10 minutes or until done.  Try not to overcook the eggs.  You want to cook it until it is not wobbly in the middle.

Notes

I have found it is best to let the bake set covered overnight in the fridge.
Cooking the onions before the final bake is not crucial. I have made them both cooked ahead and put in uncooked and the bake has come out fine both ways.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 12 servings | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 2mg

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