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Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy

Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy

A delicious Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy, perfect for brunch or breakfast gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 6 croissants croissants day-old if possible
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cheese shredded, any type
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Gravy Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • ¼ cup Flour
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Tear the croissants into pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the croissants.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Cooking

  • Bake the casserole for 45 minutes until golden and set.
  • While casserole is baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add chicken broth and milk, whisking until smooth and thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the casserole warm, topped with the gravy.

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day ahead for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword breakfast, Brunch, casserole, Croissant, Gravy, overnight
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