Savory croissants, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese with garlic make a cozy, crowd-pleasing breakfast bake.
# Ingredient List:
→ Breads
01 - 4 large croissants, preferably day-old, torn into large pieces
→ Eggs & Dairy
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
→ Other
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Distribute torn croissant pieces evenly over the base of the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, minced garlic, chopped chives or parsley, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme if using.
04 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and half the grated Parmesan cheese.
05 - Pour the custard mixture evenly across the croissants, pressing gently to saturate.
06 - Drizzle melted butter on top and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Allow to rest for 10 minutes so the croissants absorb the custard.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden and the center is just set.
08 - Cool for 5 minutes, garnish with additional herbs if desired, then portion and serve.
