Ham Swiss Croissant Bake (Printer version)

A savory bake with buttery croissants, smoky ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy custard for an easy dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 large butter croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 2-inch pieces
02 - 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
03 - 1.5 cups whole milk
04 - 0.5 cup heavy cream

→ Meats

05 - 8 oz cooked ham, diced

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Eggs & Seasoning

07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 0.25 tsp salt
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg

→ Topping

12 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Layer half of the croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish. Top with half of the ham, half of the Swiss cheese, and half of the green onions. Repeat with the remaining croissants, ham, cheese, and green onions.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
04 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered croissants and ham in the baking dish, pressing down gently to soak.
05 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set in the center.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple and quick with only 15 minutes of active prep time
  • Uses everyday ingredients you likely already have on hand
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd—yields 6 generous servings
  • Day-old croissants work beautifully, making this a great way to reduce food waste
  • Rich, comforting flavors with a French-inspired touch
02 -
  • Use high-quality butter croissants for the best flavor and texture
  • Don't skip the nutmeg—it adds warmth and depth to the custard
  • Press the croissants gently into the custard to ensure they're fully soaked
  • Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out mostly clean
  • Let the bake rest before slicing to avoid a runny presentation
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