Description
This Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy is the ultimate way to elevate your breakfast experience. Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of buttery croissants, savory sausage, and creamy gravy all baked into a delicious casserole. Perfect for family gatherings or leisurely brunches, this dish combines rich flavors and comforting textures that everyone will love. Easy to prepare in advance, it allows you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones while indulging in a hearty meal. With each bite, you’ll savor layers of croissant goodness enveloped in eggs and cheese, topped off with a luscious homemade gravy for that extra touch of comfort food bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion peeled and chopped
- 1 pound roll breakfast sausage mild flavor
- 4 large butter croissants or 8 small croissants
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups milk (whole milk recommended) divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus additional for the gravy to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (plus additional for the gravy to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened. Crumble in the sausage and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat from the pan but reserve it for later.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked sausage, onions, torn croissants, and shredded cheese. Transfer this mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, ½ cup of milk, mustard powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the croissant-sausage mixture in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 35-45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan along with reserved sausage fat over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until combined; cook for one minute. Gradually add remaining milk while whisking continuously until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once baked, slice your casserole into portions and serve hot with gravy on top or on the side. Enjoy your delicious Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg