Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole

 From Southern Living this is a great make ahead recipe - we forgot to take a picture completed  so this is the leftovers on a plate! The only thing we found is it took about an hour to cook but that could have been because I halved the recipe and it was a smaller pan. 

• 10 (1 1/4-oz.)deli smoked ham slices (1/4 inch thick)
• 10 mini croissants
• 10 (1/2-oz.) Swiss cheese slices 
• 6 large eggs   
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream  
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard  
• Thyme sprigs 

• Directions

  Instructions Checklist

  • Step 1

    Microwave ham slices between paper towels on a microwavable plate on HIGH 45 seconds. Blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture.  

  • Step 2

    Split croissants open with a serrated knife. Top bottom half of each croissant with 1 ham slice and 1 Swiss cheese slice (folding ham and cheese to fit, if needed). Cover with top half of croissant. Place stuffed croissants in a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 13- x 9-inch baking dish.  

  • Step 3

    Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl. Pour mixture slowly over stuffed croissants. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.  

  • Step 4

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap; bake in preheated oven until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes, covering with aluminum foil the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Garnish with thyme sprigs.