Croissant Egg Bake

This Croissant Egg Bake is an easy, delicious brunch that everyone will love. Buttery croissants get a thin layer of dijon mustard, then are stuffed with Canadian bacon, and two different types of cheese. Eggs are then beaten with milk and some spices and poured over the croissants before baking. The dish is baked until the cheese is melty and the eggs are set. This is great for holidays, or just for a weekend brunch when you want something easy and delicious.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to surprise my mom with something special. It’s been a tough past year for all of us, but especially her, after losing my dad last summer to cancer. This year, I wanted to treat her extra special to show her just how much she means to me.

I decided to combine buttery, flaky croissants with my favorite breakfast items – canadian bacon, cheese and eggs. I spread a thin layer of dijon mustard on the croissants then stuffed them with canadian bacon and gruyere cheese. Next I mixed together a mixture of eggs, milk and spices and poured this over the croissants, then baked until golden and cheesy.

The croissant egg bake was so easy to make, and turned out so good! I paired it with my fruit salad and homemade granola for the most delicious Mother’s Day brunch. AND…the best part, my mom loved it! Although my mom is the type of person that loves just about everything I make.

Here’s what you will love about this Croissant Egg Bake

• Easy to make – this croissant egg bake takes only minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake in the oven.
• Customizable – you can add ham and swiss cheese into the center of the croissants or even add peppers and onions to the egg bake.
• Great for Holidays and special brunches – this croissant egg bake is always a crowd pleaser. It makes for a great brunch treat for special occasions, or just for when you feel like having something a bit fancier with minimal effort.

Here’s how to make this Croissant Egg Bake

This croissant egg bake takes less than 10 minutes to make and 30 minutes to bake. It’s truly easy and delicious!

ASSEMBLE THE CROISSANTS

Slice 6 croissants in half, horizontally. Spread a thin layer of dijon mustard on the croissants, then add a slice of cheddar cheese, Canadian bacon and freshly grated gruyere cheese. Place the croissants in a 9×13 inch baking pan.

MAKE THE EGG MIXTURE

In a large bowl, add 6 eggs, milk spices and herbs. The added milk helps makes the eggs creamier and fluffier. Whisk until the eggs are well beaten and mixture is combined.

TIME TO BAKE

Pour the egg mixture over the croissants in the 9×13 inch pan.

Bake in 350F oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, and eggs are set.

SERVE AND ENJOY!

I love serving this croissant egg bake with my homemade fruit salad, but it’s good on it’s own too!

Here are a few other brunch recipes you may enjoy

• Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls
• Apple Cinnamon Rolls
• Jumbo Blueberry Muffins
• Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls (like Cinnabon!)

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, preheat your oven to 350F. Then, bake for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

You may also freeze the croissant egg bake. Allow to fully cool, then wrap tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat as mentioned above.

FAQ

CAN I MAKE THIS THE NIGHT PRIOR THEN BAKE IN THE MORNING?

You can make part of this croissant egg bake the night before, but I don’t recommend pouring the egg mixture over the croissants, as this will make the croissants too soggy. If you would like to assemble part of the croissant egg bake the night before, you may assemble the croissant sandwiches, place in your 9×13 pan, and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator overnight.

You may also make the egg mixture the night prior. Just cover and store in refrigerator overnight.

The morning of, pour the egg mixture over the croissants and bake.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

• Bread – if you can’t find croissants, you may also use brioche bread.
• Meat – instead of Canadian bacon, you may use ham, bacon, or even breakfast sausage.
• Cheese – instead of gruyere cheese and cheddar cheese, feel free to use swiss cheese. Swiss cheese pairs really well with the flavors in this dish.
• Add-In’s – you can add peppers and onions to the egg mixture, if desired

Let me know what you thought!

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