Croissants and Cheese Recipe

Name: Croissants and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb bacon; 3 -5 plain croissants, depending on size; 5 -6 eggs, well beaten; 1 cup milk; salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 cups finely grated gruyere cheese; 14 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; freshly grated nutmeg; minced fresh parsley or chervil (to garnish)

Servings: persons

12 lb bacon
3 -5 plain croissants, depending on size
5 -6 eggs, well beaten
1 cup milk
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 cups finely grated gruyere cheese
14 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
freshly grated nutmeg
minced fresh parsley or chervil (to garnish)

1
In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp, remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper toweling.
2
Crumble and reserve.
3
Preheat oven to 350*F.
4
Split the croissants in half lengthwise and place bottoms, cut side up, in one layer in a well buttered casserole.
5
Whisk together the eggs and milk and pour about half the mixture over the croissants.
6
Layer the croissants with most of the Gruyere cheese, then the bacon, and finally the Mozzarella cheese.
7
cover evenly with the remaining egg mixture.
8
Top with the croissant tops, cut side down, and sprinkle with remaining Gruyere, the parmesan, and a sprinkling of nutmeg.
9
Bake until cheese is melted, the interior is set, and the cheese on top is bubbly, about 35 to 45 minutes.
10
Cover the casserole with foil if the croissants seem to be browning too quickly.
11
Sprinkle with parsley or chervil before serving if desired.
12
Cut with a spoon to serve.

12304

kcal

Calories

878

Fat

Carbs

985

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb bacon, 3 -5 plain croissants, depending on size, 5 -6 eggs, well beaten, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Croissants and Cheese falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Croissants and Cheese

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