Flaky Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Pimentos

ByHeather Bilyeu
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Croissant breakfast casserole with sausage and pimentos is a cozy dish that brings together two Southern favorites, classic pimento cheese dip flavors, and the beloved casserole dish. Made with croissants, sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and jarred pimentos, this casserole is oven-baked for an hour until golden brown. Perfect for weekend brunch and serves 8-10. It can also be prepped the night before, making breakfast a breeze the next day.

stopping out a serving of breakfast casserole with a wooden spoon.

I love a breakfast casserole so much. There is nothing better than having something like a comforting sourdough breakfast casserole with sausage and apples fresh out of the oven on a weekend morning. Give me a cozy blanket, hot cup of coffee, and a heaping serving of a cozy casserole on any Saturday morning, and I am a happy camper.

Let me walk you through how easy this is to make for your family and friends.

adding sausage to a large skillet on the stove
Add the sausage to a large skillet over medium heat...
Cooking sausage in a large skillet with a wooden spoon.
...cook for about 10-15 minutes, until no longer pink and the bits of the pieces are crispy.
Letting cooked sausage cool on paper towels.
Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool on a paper towel to drain the excess grease.
Adding eggs to a large mixing bowl.
While the sausage is cooking, assemble the egg mixture. Add the eggs to a large bowl...
Adding milk, spices and pimentos to a large mixing bowl with eggs.
...and whisk together with the milk, cream, spices, and pimentos.
Tearing up croissants and adding them into a baking dish.
Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer on the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.
A pile of shredded cheese on a cutting board.
Shred a block of cheddar, then layer evenly over the top of the croissants.
A baking dish with croissants, cheese and sausage.
Layer the sausage next in an even layer.
croissant and breakfast casserole on a baking dish before going into the oven.
Then pour the egg mixture on top. Press down with a fork to make sure the croissants are evenly coated.
a baking dish wrapped in foil on a kitchen counter.
Place in a preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or wrap tightly and store overnight in the fridge to bake off the next morning.
croissant pimento and sausage breakfast casserole after cooking in the oven.
Remove and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving!
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Flaky Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Pimentos

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Croissant breakfast casserole with sausage and pimentos is a cozy dish that brings together two Southern favorites, classic pimento cheese dip flavors, and the beloved casserole dish. Made with croissants, sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, and jarred pimentos, this casserole is oven-baked for an hour until golden brown. Perfect for weekend brunch and serves 8-10. It can also be prepped the night before, making breakfast a breeze the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sausage
  • 10 ounces mini croissants
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
  • 4 ounces jarred pimentos - drained
  • 10 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. While the sausage is cooking, prep the rest of the recipe. Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and lay evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. Shred a block of cheddar cheese and layer evenly on top of the croissants.
  5. Sprinkle the sausage on top of the cheese in an even layer.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, pimentos, and spices until well combined.
  7. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, pressing gently so the croissants soak up the custard.
  8. Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and edges are golden brown.
  9. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Overnight Make Ahead Instructions

Anytime I make this for my family personally, I will prep the day before - making breakfast easy the next day.  Just make according to the directions all the way up until baking. Wrap tightly with foil and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, place in the preheated oven uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the middle is just set and edges golden brown.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast - casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scoop
  • Calories: 266
  • Sugar: 2.5 g
  • Sodium: 446.3 mg
  • Fat: 20.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.7 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 14.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 233 mg

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