Dessert

Simple Croissant Bake Recipe

Name: Simple Croissant Bake Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6-8 pieces Croissants (cut into halves or thirds); 10-12 slices deli meat (ham, prosciutto, turkey breast, or salami); 8-10 slices Swiss cheese; 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; 3-4 large eggs; 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 tbsp fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme)

Byluca Carter December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

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Introduction

This Simple Croissant Bake is a delightful breakfast or brunch dish that combines flaky croissants with savory deli meats, melted cheese, and a touch of herb-infused honey butter. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for serving a crowd or enjoying a cozy weekend meal.

A white baking dish filled with nine golden brown croissants arranged close together in three rows, each croissant showing flaky, shiny outer layers that are crisp and brown on top, with soft, light yellow inner layers visible at the edges. Between the croissants are creamy white sauce pools dotted with small pieces of pink ham, and some fresh green herb leaves scattered on top. The croissants appear to have puffed up nicely, creating a mix of smooth and slightly cracked textures, and the creamy sauce peeks through the gaps adding a rich contrast to the golden bread. The entire dish sits on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6-8 pieces croissants (cut into halves or thirds)
10-12 slices deli meat (ham, prosciutto, turkey breast, or salami)

3-4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)

1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic salt

1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
8-10 slices Swiss cheese

1/4 cup mozzarella
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup honey

1/2 tbsp fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the croissants into thirds to create bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream (or milk), salt, garlic salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary until well combined.

Step 3: Dip each croissant piece into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak briefly, then shake off any excess liquid. Arrange the soaked croissants in a greased baking dish, filling all spaces evenly.
Step 4: Tuck slices of deli meat and Swiss cheese between the croissant pieces in the baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
Step 5: In a small saucepan, gently melt the butter with the honey and fresh herbs, stirring until combined. Drizzle this honey butter mixture evenly over the croissants.

Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the croissants are golden.
Step 7: About halfway through baking, baste the croissants with the honey butter sauce again to enhance flavor and moisture. Return to the oven to finish baking.

Tips & Variations

Use any combination of your favorite deli meats or cheeses to customize flavors.

Try adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies and texture.
If you prefer a sweeter touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg into the egg mixture.
For a lighter version, substitute milk for heavy cream.

Storage

Store leftover croissant bake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or oven until warmed through. For best texture, reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes to restore crispness.