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Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe

Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
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This Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake is a delightful savory dish perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. It features layers of croissants, mushrooms, spinach, and cheese soaked in a creamy egg mixture and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Croissant Base:

  • 5 to 7 large croissants, sliced in half lengthwise

Mushroom-Spinach Mixture:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Egg Mixture:

  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces gruyere cheese, freshly grated
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
  • Parmesan cheese, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Prepare Croissant Base: Toast the croissants cut-side up for 5 to 8 minutes, then chop or tear them into pieces.
  3. Make Mushroom-Spinach Mixture: Sauté onions and garlic, add mushrooms and spinach, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Assemble the Bake: Grease a 9×13 baking dish, combine croissants and spinach/mushroom mixture, and toss well.
  5. Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of grated cheese. Pour over croissant mixture.
  6. Chill Overnight: Cover and refrigerate the dish for 8 hours or overnight.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, top with remaining cheese, bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
  8. Serve: Garnish with parmesan and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • This dish can be customized with additional herbs or spices to suit your taste preferences.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and reheated in the oven.

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Keywords: Croissant Breakfast Bake, Overnight Breakfast Casserole, Savory Brunch Dish

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