Overnight Ham & Cheese Croissant Casserole

• tempo total: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredientes

8 medium sized croissants cut in half, slightly dry

6 eggs

1 cup heavy cream

10 large pieces ham roughly chopped (around 200 grams)

2 cups sharp white cheddar shredded (around 250 grams)

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp black pepper

pinch of salt

confectioners' sugar aka powdered sugar, optional for dusting

honey drizzle optional

Instruções

Begin by lightly spraying your baking dish with a neutral cooking oil.

Tear the croissants into large pieces (usually I just rip them in half), but you can do smaller if you'd like.

Distribute the pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, lightly pressing them to fit snugly. It is fine if the pieces are not in a single layer.

Slice the ham into bite-sized pieces, or simply fold multiple times.

Distribute the ham and cheese across the croissants, aiming to tuck the pieces into the nooks and crevices between the croissant pieces.

Gently lift a few croissant pieces to sneak fillings underneath. This step does not need to look perfect—it just ensures every bite has filling.

Next in a medium sized bowl whisk together the eggs, cream, dijon mustard, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper and pinch of salt.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the croissants. Ensure the liquid covers all the tops of the croissants, but it does not need to be fully submerged.

If you notice a few dry spots, take a cooking brush and lightly brush the tops of the drier croissants with any excess egg mixture from the dish.

Cover with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

Bake the ham and cheese croissant casserole (covered) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Carefully remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese begins to bubble and it has achieved a beautiful golden-brown top layer.

Lest rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar and a drizzle of honey.