Description

This Easy Croissant Breakfast Pie is a delicious and satisfying breakfast dish combining flaky croissant dough with a savory egg, cheese, and meat filling. Perfect for a quick yet impressive morning meal, it features a golden, buttery crust enveloping a rich custard made with eggs, milk, cheese, and optional vegetables and meats, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Pie Base

1 package of croissant dough (8–10 croissants)

Filling

6 large eggs
1 cup of milk
1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
1 cup of diced cooked ham, bacon, or sausage (optional)
½ cup of chopped bell peppers (optional)
½ cup of chopped onions (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a pie dish or round baking pan using cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
Roll Out Croissant Dough: Open the croissant dough package, separate the triangles, and lay them out overlapping slightly to cover the bottom and sides of the pie dish as a crust.
Whisk Eggs and Milk: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add Fillings: Stir in the shredded cheese, cooked meat, bell peppers, and onions (if using) into the egg mixture thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Pour Mixture: Carefully pour the filling mixture over the croissant dough in the pie dish, spreading it evenly.
Fold Over Edges: Gently fold the edges of the croissant dough over the filling to form a crust and help contain the filling during baking.
Bake: Place the prepared pie in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the egg filling is fully set.
Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes so the filling can settle and slicing will be easier.
Garnish: Sprinkle fresh herbs on top for added flavor and an attractive presentation before serving.

Notes

You can customize the filling by using your preferred cheese and choice of cooked meats or omit meats for a vegetarian version.
Vegetables like bell peppers and onions add extra flavor and texture but can be omitted or substituted.
Ensure the egg mixture is thoroughly cooked and set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny center.
Serve warm for best taste and texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Croissant Breakfast Pie, Breakfast Casserole, Savory Pie, Egg Pie, Brunch Recipe, Easy Breakfast