Perfect for Sunday brunch, holiday mornings, special occasions or when you want breakfast for dinner! This make-ahead Sausage Croissant Casserole is filled with croissants, sausage and cheese - YUM!!!
What makes this recipe irresistible
The croissant breakfast bake an easy, make-ahead recipe that can be assembled the night before and baked the next morning, making breakfast easier. It's a great way to use up leftover crescent rolls or croissants
Don't you think this breakfast bake would be perfect for Christmas breakfasts, baby showers, brunch or brinner?!! YES!!
Breakfast casserole ingredients
Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 1 ¼ cups Parmesan cheese shredded
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 6 green onions sliced
- 8 cups torn croissants depending on size, you'll need 5-7 croissants
- 15 ounces evaporated milk
- 8 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
Instructions
- Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.
- Cook and crumble sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat on paper towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked/crumbeld sausage torn croissants green onions, parmesan cheese and salt. Pour in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk eggs and evaporated milk. Pour over the croissant sausage mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- The next day remove casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to baking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with shredded Gruyère cheese. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Nutrition
Breakfast casserole instructions
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
No, do not cover this sausage casserole while you are baking it. You want the casserole to brown on the top.
This dish is done when it reaches 160 degrees in the center of the casserole and the top is browned. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness.
Top Tip
Use slightly stale or day old croissants. They soak up the custard better without turning soggy. Fresh ones can get mushy fast, but day-olds hold their flaky texture and give you that buttery, golden top with a tender inside.
Bonus tip: split them in half if they're extra puffy so every bite gets coated in that savory eggy goodness.
More breakfast casseroles
If you're all about hearty breakfasts, you'll definitely want to try a few more of my reader favorites. The Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Casserole is loaded with savory flavor and fluffy biscuits, the Ham Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is a cheesy crowd-pleaser!
The Brioche French Toast Casserole takes things up a notch with rich, buttery bread baked into every bite. Each one is simple, satisfying, and made to feed a hungry crew.
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
When it comes to serving this casserole, a little balance goes a long way. Pair it with a fresh fruit salad or a simple bowl of berries to brighten up the plate. If you're in the mood for something sweet, warm cinnamon rolls or homemade muffins make a cozy companion. And don't forget the coffee and a glass of orange juice, because every breakfast casserole deserves the classic morning duo.
Wrapping it up
This croissant breakfast casserole is the kind of dish that makes mornings feel special without piling on extra work. It's buttery, hearty, and always a hit with family and friends.
Give it a try for your next brunch or holiday breakfast, and let me know what you think in the comments. I'd love to hear how it turns out for you! And if you enjoyed it, don't forget to give the recipe a 5-star rating so more people can find it too!
Lois says
This is a wonderful casserole weather using it for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. So good.