HAM & SWISS EGG CASSEROLE

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The buttery crunch of croissants goes perfectly with the smooth Swiss and tender eggs. Breakfast for a crew doesn't get much easier than this!-Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
8 ounces sliced deli ham, chopped
4 croissants, torn into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Sprinkle cheese and ham into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish or pan; pour in egg mixture. Sprinkle croissant pieces over top., Bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with chives. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving., Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 306mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.