Overnight Breakfast Bake with Ham, Cheese, and Croissants

Ingredients

• butter-flavored cooking spray
• 2 large croissants
• 0.5 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 6 large eggs
• 0.75 cups milk
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cut croissants into 1 inch cubes (about 4 cups, loosely packed) and spread out on the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and ham.

3. 3

   Combine eggs, milk, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Beat the mixture until well blended using a wire whisk or an egg beater.

4. 4

   Pour egg mixture evenly over the top of the croissants, cheese, and ham.

5. 5

   Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

6. 6

   When ready to bake, set the dish out of the refrigerator on the counter, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

7. 7

   Uncover casserole, place in the center of the preheated oven, and bake until the casserole is set, and a knife inserted into the middle of the casserole comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut into serving pieces and garnish with chopped green onions.