Flaky croissants get a glow-up in this golden bake that’s an easy breakfast crowd-pleaser.
Croissant breakfast casserole
Serves 6
Ingredients
4 croissants
1½ cups grated cheese of choice
4 slices gypsy ham
6 eggs
¼ cup milk
1 clove garlic, grated
Salt and milled pepper
100g plain goat’s cheese
⅓ cup preserved figs in syrup
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray a 27cm oven-proof dish with non-stick spray.
- Slice open croissants and fill with cheese and ham. Cut the filled croissants in half and pack in the prepared dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk and garlic. Season. Pour custard around the croissants and dot the goat’s cheese on top.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the egg mixture is cooked and the croissants are golden on top.
- Once cooked, brush the croissants with the fig preserving syrup.
- Scatter with sliced or chopped preserved figs and serve warm.
Recipe & styling: Lichelle May
Photography by: Zhann Solomons
Also read: Yummy rolled croissant sandwich recipe
