Upscale Buttery Breakfast Casserole Recipe

RecipeSavants.com This fantastic casserole contains all the essential breakfast elements, such as spicy sage sausage, zesty scallions, eggs, gooey cheese, and buttery croissants. When you use store-bought croissants and prep the dish the night before, it couldn’t be easier. It bakes in less than an hour. Surprise your family with this hearty breakfast casserole. It is also an excellent recipe if you are craving breakfast for dinner situation. Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Eggs,Dairy Recipes, Recipes Eggs,Dairy American Upscale Buttery Breakfast Casserole

PT1H5M Serves 4 Ingredients: 0.5 Pound Store Bought Croissants 0.5 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3.5 Scallions 0.38 Pound Sweet Italian Sausage 1 Teaspoons Fresh Sage 4 Large Eggs 0.5 Cup Heavy Cream 1.5 Cups Whole Milk 0.25 Pound Gruyère Cheese 0.63 Teaspoons Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper Heat your oven to 500 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread a layer croissants on a large cookie sheet. Toast them in the oven for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly, and tear into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté scallions, sausages, and sage for 5 minutes or until browned. Meanwhile, combine eggs, cream, milk, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and salt, and pepper in a large bowl, whisking well to incorporate all the ingredients. Combine the sausage and croissants in another large bowl. Transfer the croissants and sausage mixture to the prepared casserole dish, in an even layer. Pour the liquid mixture over the surface of the croissants and sausage mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, if not overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the surface of the casserole and bake for 45 minutes. Allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.