Croissant and Bacon Breakfast Bake

Name: Croissant and Bacon Breakfast Bake
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 pound (454 g) croissants, split lengthwise, then ripped into big chunks (about 4 large croissants or 5-7 smaller ones); 8-10 thick slices of bacon, cut up and cooked until crispy; ½ cup chopped shallot or red onion, softened by cooking until clear; 2 cups freshly grated cheddar, gruyere, or Swiss (for a better melt); 9 large eggs, beaten until smooth; 2 cups whole milk (don't use skim); 1 cup heavy cream; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Enjoy a deliciously easy breakfast bake filled with flaky croissants, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and rich custard for a satisfying morning meal.

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Ingredients

1 pound (454 g) croissants, split lengthwise, then ripped into big chunks (about 4 large croissants or 5-7 smaller ones)
8-10 thick slices of bacon, cut up and cooked until crispy
½ cup chopped shallot or red onion, softened by cooking until clear
2 cups freshly grated cheddar, gruyere, or Swiss (for a better melt)
9 large eggs, beaten until smooth
2 cups whole milk (don't use skim)
1 cup heavy cream
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper