Description
A comforting Croque Monsieur Croissant Bake filled with layers of ham, creamy cheese, and tender croissants, perfect for a cozy brunch or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 croissants
- 8 oz ham, sliced
- 8 oz cheese (Swiss or Gruyère), shredded
- 2 cups milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the croissants in half and layer them in a greased baking dish.
- Add layers of ham and cheese between the croissant halves.
- In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants, allowing it to soak in.
- Let it sit for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Dot the top with butter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-Ahead advice: Prepare the dish the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg