<body><div><p><i>This recipe for Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is the perfect breakfast or brunch. A great way to use up leftover ham and stale croissants!</i></p><h2>A SIMPLE BUT ELEGANT BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH</h2><p>If you’ve got some leftover ham and some croissants that are getting a tad stale, then this Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is the dish to make with those leftovers! It whips up very quickly and tastes like it was made in a French bistro. No one has to know how simple it is to throw together! </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4S8Jun_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4S8Jun_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1118" ></figure><h2>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=190YT9_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=190YT9_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1125" ></figure><h2>INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)</h2><ul><li><b>croissants</b> – dice them into 1-inch cubes</li><li><b>heavy cream</b></li><li><b>whole milk</b></li><li><b>dried Italian seasoning</b></li><li><b>eggs</b></li><li><b>sea salt &amp; fresh black pepper</b></li><li><b>thinly sliced deli ham-</b> cut into 1-inch diced pieces.</li><li><b>shredded mozzarella</b>– I have previously made this with cubed mozzarella, but I switched to shredded mozzarella since it melts easier. </li></ul><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2At9mR_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2At9mR_0wAopqdO00" width="1200" height="1800" ></figure><h2>HOW TO MAKE HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT CASSEROLE:</h2><p>Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Spray an 11 x 7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (or just coat in butter). Place diced croissants, diced ham, and half of the mozzarella into the baking dish. Stir to combine so the ham and cheese is distributed. In a small bowl, beat heavy cream, milk, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt and pepper together. </p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3wtHWh_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3wtHWh_0wAopqdO00" width="1500" height="1125" ></figure><p>Pour the egg mixture over the top of the mixture in the baking dish. Press down the top so the mixture gets absorbed by the bread. Top with the remaining cheese.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4bpFpS_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4bpFpS_0wAopqdO00" width="1500" height="1125" ></figure><p>Cover the dish with nonstick foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Remove and serve immediately with dried parsley for garnish, optional.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2UczNE_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2UczNE_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1125" ></figure><h2>CRAVING MORE RECIPES? </h2><p>Originally published: November 2020</p><p>Updated photos and republished: October 2024</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2f1WoU_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2f1WoU_0wAopqdO00" width="1500" height="1500" ></figure><h2>Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole</h2><p>Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes</p><p>Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes</p><p>Total Time: 50 minutes minutes</p><p>Servings: 6</p><p>Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook</p><h2>Ingredients</h2><ul><li>½ pound thin sliced deli ham , cut into 1-inch pieces</li><li>8 ounce package shredded mozzarella (divided use)</li><li>¼ cup heavy cream</li><li>1 cup whole milk</li><li>½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning</li><li>3 large eggs</li><li>1 teaspoon sea salt</li><li>½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</li><li>dried parsley (optional garnish)</li></ul><h2>Instructions</h2><p>Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (or just coat in butter).</p><p>Place <b>5 croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces</b>, <b>½ pound thin sliced deli ham , cut into 1-inch pieces</b> and <b>half of the shredded mozzarella</b> into the baking dish. Stir to combine so the ham and cheese is distributed.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2dkK8X_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2dkK8X_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1125" ></figure><p>In a small bowl, mix together <b>1/4 cup heavy cream</b>, <b>1 cup whole milk</b>, <b>½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning</b>, <b>3 large eggs</b>, <b>1 teaspoon sea salt</b> and <b>½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</b>.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2GxjFu_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2GxjFu_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1125" ></figure><p>Pour the egg mixture over the top of the mixture in the baking dish. Press down the top so the mixture gets absorbed by the bread.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1V2IKr_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1V2IKr_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1125" ></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=03jPXD_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=03jPXD_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1125" ></figure><p>Cover the dish with nonstick foil and bake for 30 minutes.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2IeMXk_0wAopqdO00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2IeMXk_0wAopqdO00" width="750" height="1125" ></figure><p>Remove and serve immediately with <b>dried parsley</b> for garnish, optional.</p><h2>Notes</h2><ul><li>Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.</li></ul><p>Course: Breakfast, Brunch</p><p>Cuisine: American, French</p><h2>Nutrition</h2><p>Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 1309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g</p><h2>Nutritional Disclaimer</h2><p>“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.</p></div></body>

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Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) thinly sliced deli ham- cut into 1-inch diced pieces. shredded mozzarella– I have previously made this with cubed mozzarella, but I switched to shredded mozzarella since it melts easier. HOW TO MAKE HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT CASSEROLE:. Preheat the...