Description
Indulge in the Irresistible Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole You’ll Crave Again, a scrumptious way to kickstart your day! This make-ahead dish is perfect for busy mornings, festive brunches, or cozy family gatherings. With buttery croissants soaked in a creamy egg mixture, paired with savory turkey sausage and melty cheese, this casserole offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Prepare it the night before and simply bake it fresh in the morning for a hassle-free breakfast that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large croissants (preferably day-old), torn into large chunks
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage, cooked and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the torn croissants evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cooked turkey sausage and shredded cheese over the croissants.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients.
- Press down gently with a spatula to help the croissants soak up the custard mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
- Uncover and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg