Name: Cheesy Croissant Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 large croissants, quartered -; 6 slices bacon -; 8 eggs -; 3 c. milk (preferably whole) -; 1 c. heavy cream -; 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives -; 2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Pinch cayenne -; 1 c. shredded Gruyère, divided -; 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided -; Butter, for pan -

Ingredients for - Cheesy Croissant Casserole

1. 6 large croissants, quartered

2. 6 slices bacon

3. 8 eggs

4. 3 c. milk (preferably whole)

5. 1 c. heavy cream

6. 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives

7. 2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves

8. Kosher salt

9. Freshly ground black pepper

10. Pinch cayenne

11. 1 c. shredded Gruyère, divided

12. 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

13. Butter, for pan

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Croissant Casserole

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 450°. Spread croissants on a large baking sheet cut side up and bake until golden brown, 6 minutes.

2 . Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop into bite size pieces.

3 . Stage

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, chives and thyme. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, then stir in about ¾ cup Gruyère and ¾ cup mozzarella.

4 . Stage

Lightly butter a 9-x-13” baking dish. Scatter croissants and cooked bacon into baking dish, then pour egg mixture on top. Press down gently on croissants to make sure they’re fully soaked in the mixture. (If you have time, refrigerate for 30 minutes up to overnight.)

5 . Stage

When you're ready to bake casserole, preheat oven to 350°. Top casserole with remaining cheeses. Bake until golden, about 45 minutes. Garnish with more chives and serve warm.