Dinner for 12
Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Torn croissants, browned sausage, scallions, and a seasoned egg custard bake into a rich make-ahead casserole.
$4.65for 4 servings
$1.16 per serving$4.65 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 305 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 5.25 | $3.73Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 1 | $1.19Typical price |
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $3.37Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 26 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.95 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 lb croissants
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 bunch scallions
- 3/4 lb sweet italian sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with the butter.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the scallions and sausage for 8 minutes, until browned.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Tear the croissants into the baking dish and cover them with the sausage mixture.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Cook sausage until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until the eggs are firm.
Swaps
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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