Overnight Cheesy Bacon Casserole (Crispy, Custardy, Easy)

Name: Overnight Cheesy Bacon Casserole (Crispy, Custardy, Easy)
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 pound (454 g) croissants, halved lengthwise, torn into large bite-size pieces (approximately 5-7 small/medium croissants or 4 large croissants); 8 to 10 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp; ½ cup diced shallot or red onion, cooked until translucent; 2 cups shredded cheddar, gruyere, or Swiss cheese (grated fresh for optimal melting); 9 large eggs, whisked until smooth; 2 cups whole milk (avoid skim); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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This overnight cheesy bacon casserole uses buttery croissants for a rich, custardy breakfast bake. Prep the night before and bake fresh in the morning!

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Ingredients

1 pound (454 g) croissants, halved lengthwise, torn into large bite-size pieces (approximately 5-7 small/medium croissants or 4 large croissants)
8 to 10 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp
½ cup diced shallot or red onion, cooked until translucent
2 cups shredded cheddar, gruyere, or Swiss cheese (grated fresh for optimal melting)
9 large eggs, whisked until smooth
2 cups whole milk (avoid skim)
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper