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Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Filled with ham, peppers, croissants, eggs, and cheese, this breakfast casserole recipe is the perfect hearty meal to pop in the oven on Christmas morning.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 35m⏳ Prep: 35 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●baking dish
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●spatula
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ham, onion, and bell pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened, 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and thyme, and cook for ⏱️ 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
medium onion, diced1
2
Brush a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the croissant pieces, top with the ham mixture, and mix gently to combine.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, half-and-half, hot sauce, and eggs. Add half of both cheeses. Pour the mixture over the croissants and mix gently to combine and evenly distribute. Cover and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 1 hour and up to ⏱️ 4 hours.
large eggs5croissants, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-in. pieces6
4
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator, uncover, and let sit at room temperature for ⏱️ 15 minutes before baking, pressing down on the croissants with a spatula to make sure they are well soaked.
croissants, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-in. pieces6
5
Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cheeses. Bake until puffed, golden brown, and the cheese is melted, about ⏱️ 45 minutes. Let rest ⏱️ 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
462 Calories
fat Content
33 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
715 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
205 mg
carbohydrate Content
16 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
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