Ingredients
The following ingredients have 7 Servings
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can butter flavored croissant rolls, cut into pieces
- 10 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 5 stalks green onion, finely chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
- cooking oil spray
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Heat a large skillet and sauté Italian sausage with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, rosemary, green onions, if using. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned, spreading and turning often. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Stir eggs, milk, and cream together in a large bowl. Add parmesan cheese to mixture and stir to combine.
- Line the bottom of the casserole dish with the croissant pieces, then top with sausage. Pour egg and cheese mixture over the top.
- Use a rubber spatula to compress the mixture slightly. Cover with plastic wrap or foil.
- Refrigerate mixture 4-6 hours, or overnight if desired.
- Sprinkle grated gruyere (or swiss) cheese across the top and place casserole dish in oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!