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Holiday Ham Croque Monsieur

Turn your holiday leftovers into a show-stopping breakfast with this Holiday Ham Breakfast Casserole, inspired by the rich flavors of a Parisian Croque Monsieur.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Uncovered 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Large Croissants - Not Fresh
  • 2 cups Left Over Holiday Ham Cut into small pieces
  • 8 Large Eggs
  • 1 3/4 Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme
  • 2 cups Gruyere Any cheese will do!

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Wisk
  • 1 Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  2. Cut croissants into 4 pieces and add to baking dish, cut side up
  3. Cut ham into small slices and cover croissants with ham
  4. Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, dijon and salt and pepper
  5. Pour egg mixture over the croissants and ham, followed by the cheese
  6. Wrap tightly with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and broil on low for several minutes. Keep an eye on it as ovens vary.