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Ina Garten Brunch Egg Casserole Recipe

Ina Garten Brunch Egg Casserole Recipe

Everyone loves a good weekend brunch. This Ina Garten Brunch Egg Casserole Recipe is perfect. It is very easy to make. Your guests will love this meal. It feels fancy but stays simple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Chef Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large CROISSANTS
  • 8 large EGGS
  • 1 cup HEAVY CREAM
  • 1 cup WHOLE MILK
  • 1.5 cups GRUYERE CHEESE
  • 2 tbsp FRESH CHIVES
  • 1 tsp KOSHER SALT
  • 0.5 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 1 tbsp UNSALTED BUTTER

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Use butter to grease your baking dish. Make sure you cover the bottom and sides. This stops the eggs from sticking later.

Step 2:

  • Tear your croissants into medium pieces. Do not cut them too small. Place them into the greased baking dish. Spread them out to cover the bottom.

Step 3:

  • Crack the eggs into your large bowl. Whisk them until they are very smooth. You should not see any clear streaks. This ensures a very even bake later.

Step 4:

  • Pour in the milk and heavy cream. Whisk the mixture again very slowly. You want everything to be well combined. This creates the creamy custard for the bread.

Step 5:

  • Add the salt and the black pepper. Sprinkle in the chopped fresh chives now. Stir them gently with a large spoon. This distributes the flavor in every bite.

Step 6:

  • Grate the Gruyere cheese over the egg mix. Or you can stir it right in. Make sure the cheese is spread out well. This creates cheesy pockets in the casserole.

Step 7:

  • Pour the liquid over the croissant pieces. Press the bread down with a fork. This helps the bread soak up the liquid. Let it sit for ten minutes now.

Step 8:

  • Place the dish into the hot oven. Bake it for forty-five minutes total. The top should look golden and puffy. The center should be set and firm.

Notes

Use fresh eggs for a better rise.
Do not overbake the eggs or they get rubbery.
Tear the bread by hand for more surface area.
Let the casserole rest before you slice it.
Fresh herbs provide a much brighter flavor.
Check the oven temp with a separate thermometer.
Use high-quality cheese for the best melt.
Grease the corners of the pan very well.
Cover with foil if the top browns too fast.
Cold cream mixes better with the fresh eggs.
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