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Rachel Kim

Sausage Cheddar Croissant Breakfast Bake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 6 large day-old croissants torn
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter for the dish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch dish. Brown the sausage into small crumbles, drain and cool 10 minutes.
  2. Layer croissant pieces, sausage and 2 cups cheddar in the dish.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt and pepper and pour evenly over the layers. Press gently and let stand 15 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until puffed and 160°F in the center. Rest 10 minutes.