HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT CASSEROLE

Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large croissants (5 inches)
1 package (8 oz) chopped cooked ham
1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese (5 oz)
6 eggs
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, if desired

Steps:

Spray 10-inch glass deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Cut croissants in half lengthwise; cut each half into 5 pieces. Place pieces in pie plate. Sprinkle with ham and cheese.
In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, honey, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg with whisk.
Pour egg mixture over ingredients in pie plate; press croissant pieces into egg mixture to moisten completely. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
Heat oven to 325°F. Bake casserole covered 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg