Overnight Cheesy Bacon Casserole with Croissants and Crispy Bacon

Name: Overnight Cheesy Bacon Casserole with Croissants and Crispy Bacon
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 pound croissants, halved and torn into large bite-size pieces (5 to 7 small or 4 large); 8 to 10 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped and cooked until crisp; 1/2 cup diced shallot or red onion, cooked until translucent; 2 cups shredded cheddar, gruyere, or Swiss cheese, freshly grated; 9 large eggs, whisked until smooth; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Make-ahead cheesy bacon croissant casserole with rich egg custard. A perfect crowd-pleasing breakfast for holidays or weekends.

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Ingredients

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