Pinky fingers out! It’s time to embrace a high society mood with a high society teatime, and few things help make these classy moments feel more complete than the Tea Time Casserole. This breakfast-anytime dish mixes seasoned, savory sausage, sharp parmesan cheese, and buttery croissant pieces within a bed of fluffy eggs. Smoky and melty Gruyere cheese completes a dish designed to go perfectly with the depths of black tea, the summery brightness of green tea, or whatever hot drinks make you happy. One thing is for sure; the Tea Time Casserole will make you happy whenever you enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot ground pork sausage
- 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 6 green onions, sliced
- 1 (13.22-ounce) package mini croissants, torn
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 –Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2 –In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned, about 8 minutes.
Step 3 –Toss the sausage, the parmesan, the salt, the green onion, and the croissant pieces together.
Step 4 –Arrange the sausage mixture in the prepared baking dish.
Step 5 –Whisk the milk, the heavy cream, and the eggs together.
Step 6 –Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture.
Step 7 –Cover and refrigerate the casserole for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 8 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 9 –Uncover the casserole and sprinkle the top with the Gruyere cheese.
Step 10 –Bake until golden, about 45 minutes.
Step 11 –Let stand for 10 minutes.
Step 12 –Serve.
