It doesn’t matter if it’s a special occasion or I’m just having friends over — I love a good brunch recipe that feels very fancy, tastes delicious, and is also incredibly easy to make. Enter: my French croissant breakfast bake. It checks all these boxes and then some. What I love about this breakfast casserole is that it also is totally eye-catching.
Swapping flaky croissants for cubes of bread or shredded potatoes immediately makes this casserole feel fancy, but you just need super-basic, inexpensive grocery-store croissants; save the great (and pricey!) croissants for another time. The croissants are dipped in a savory custard and tucked in a trusty 9×13-inch baking dish along with ham and lots of nutty Guyère cheese, then baked until puffed and golden-brown. The whole thing is brushed with herby garlic butter just before serving. Partner it with a simple fruit salad and a mimosa and you’re set.