Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy
Start your day with the delightful Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole Bake with Gravy. This easy-to-make dish combines flaky croissants, savory sausage, and rich cheese, all enveloped in a creamy egg mixture. Topped with a homemade gravy, it’s perfect for brunch gatherings, holiday mornings, or any special occasion. Prepare it the night before for a stress-free morning and serve it hot to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 large butter croissants
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups milk (whole recommended)
- dry mustard powder
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
- garlic powder
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion until softened. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat but reserve it for the gravy.
- In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, torn croissants, and shredded cheese. Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, and seasonings until smooth; pour over the croissant mixture.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- For the gravy: Melt butter and reserved fat in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth; gradually add remaining milk while whisking until thickened.
- Serve casserole hot with gravy on top or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg