CHEESY HAM & BACON BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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Wow, not only does this breakfast casserole taste delicious it smells wonderful too! The croissants are what makes this special. They add a fabulous buttery flavor to the dish that other breakfast casseroles can lack. The ham and bacon are a tasty pair and the glorious cheese is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 large croissants (stale, torn/cut bite-size)
2 thick slice Italian bread (stale, torn bite-size)
1 1/2 c leftover baked ham, chopped bite-size
1 large shallot, minced
6 oz baby Swiss cheese, shredded or chopped
3 to 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded/chopped
4 large eggs
2 c milk (whole or 2%)
3/4 to 1 tsp Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt (or your favorite seasoned salt)
1/8 c sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 to 1/4 c real, finely crumbled smoked bacon bits
1 Tbsp minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • 1. The evening before, gather and prep ingredients.
  • 2. Spray a 13" x 9" baking dish with butter flavored cooking oil spray or grease with real butter.
  • 3. Evenly distribute torn croissants and bread in baking dish.
  • 4. Evenly distribute chopped ham, minced shallots, baby Swiss and Monterey Jack over bread; set aside.
  • 5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and about 1/2 cup of the milk, until well blended; whisk in the salt; add remainder of milk in several stages, whisking well after each.
  • 6. Slowly pour milk mixture all over the casserole.
  • 7. Scatter small amount of extra-sharp cheddar over casserole. Lightly press down on the casserole with large spoon or impeccably clean hands (as Julia Child would say!) to help the bread soak up the liquid.
  • 8. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil; place in refrigerator overnight.
  • 9. The next day, approximately 1 1/4 hours before mealtime, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 10. Remove casserole from refrigerator; temporarily remove foil; scatter finely crumbled bacon over top.
  • 11. Cover with foil; place casserole dish on a baking sheet; bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, remove foil, rotate baking sheet and bake, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.
  • 12. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then scatter chives over the top. Serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicole Pilant
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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This casserole was great! It was easy to make and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tabitha Osafo
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Abad Hotak
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This casserole was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Harry Magar
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the casserole turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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This casserole was amazing! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Pamela Ibrahim
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nodumo Sibanda
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This casserole was delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Leib
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This was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the casserole turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajith Premalal
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This casserole was a hit! It was easy to make and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Boluwatife OGunbiyi
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I used a different type of meat (sausage) and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used a different type of bread (croissants) and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The casserole was fluffy and cheesy, and the ham and bacon added a nice savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


krysta piper
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This casserole was delicious! I used a different type of cheese (Swiss) and it turned out great. The ham and bacon were a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Tshepang Nkoana
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The ham and bacon gave it a nice salty flavor, while the cheese and eggs made it creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.