Croissant Breakfast Bake with Ham, Cheese, and Black Pepper Gravy

There is something undeniably comforting about a breakfast bake that brings everything together in one dish. This Croissant Breakfast Bake is rich, savory, and indulgent in the best way. Buttery croissants are stuffed with ham, crispy bacon, and melty gruyere and mozzarella, then soaked in a savory egg custard infused with shallots and chives. Once baked, the croissants turn golden and crisp on top while staying soft and custardy underneath. The final touch is a silky black pepper gravy that takes every bite over the top. Perfect for holidays, brunch gatherings, or a slow weekend morning when you want breakfast to feel special.

Why You’ll Love This Croissant Breakfast Bake

• Made with flaky croissants that soak up the custard beautifully
• Packed with savory ham, bacon, and two kinds of cheese
• Easy to prep ahead for stress-free mornings
• Perfect for brunch, holidays, or feeding a crowd
• Finished with a rich black pepper gravy for extra comfort

Ingredients for Croissant Breakfast Bake

Ham and Cheese Croissants

• Mini croissants
• Thinly sliced ham
• Bacon, cooked
• Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Gruyere cheese, shredded

Savory Egg Custard

• Large eggs
• Half and half
• Chives, minced
• Shallots, minced
• Garlic, minced or paste
• Salt
• Black pepper

Black Pepper Gravy

• Heavy cream
• Unsalted butter
• Flour
• Salt
• Black pepper

How to Make the Egg Custard for Breakfast Bake

Add all ingredients listed under the egg custard to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. Set aside while you prepare the remaining components.

How to Make Creamy Black Pepper Gravy

Add the unsalted butter to a pan over medium-low heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.

Slowly stream in the heavy cream while continuously whisking. As you whisk, the gravy will begin to thicken and come together.

Once thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside until ready to serve.

How to Assemble Ham and Cheese Croissants

Slice the croissants lengthwise and stuff generously with ham, gruyere cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cooked bacon. Close each croissant and cut in half. Repeat until all croissants are filled and sliced.

How to Assemble and Bake Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Evenly arrange the ham and cheese croissants in an 8×11 baking dish. Fill in any gaps with any remaining ham, bacon, mozzarella, and gruyere cheese.

Slowly pour the shallot and chive infused egg custard evenly over the croissants, making sure everything is well coated. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and the custard is fully set.

How to Serve Croissant Breakfast Bake

Serve the bake warm with a generous side of black pepper gravy for spooning over the top. This dish pairs perfectly with fresh fruit, a simple green salad, or a hot cup of coffee for a complete brunch spread.

Storage and Reheating Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

To reheat, cover loosely with foil and warm in a 325F oven until heated through. Individual portions can also be reheated in the microwave until warm. Serve with extra black pepper gravy if available.

There’s something undeniably comforting about starting your day with a dish that feels like a warm embrace. This Breakfast Pot Pie layers all your favorite breakfast staples—fluffy eggs, sautéed veggies, hearty sausage gravy, and a golden biscuit crust—into individual ramekins, making every bite a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself to a cozy morning indulgence, this recipe delivers the ultimate satisfaction.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Comfort in Every Bite: Classic breakfast flavors in one dish, topped with buttery biscuits.
• Easy to Customize: Use your favorite veggies or swap out sausage for bacon or mushrooms.
• Perfect for Entertaining: Individual servings make for a stunning brunch centerpiece.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep the components ahead and bake fresh for an effortless morning.

Ingredients

This recipe includes:

• Fluffy eggs
• Sautéed bell peppers and onions
• Creamy sausage gravy
• A flaky honey butter biscuit topping

For a homemade biscuit option, check out my buttermilk biscuit recipe for soft, buttery biscuits that pair perfectly with this dish.

Instructions (VIDEO)

1. Sauté the Veggies:
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped bell peppers and onions with salt and pepper until golden. Set aside.
2. Cook the Sausage Gravy:
   In the same pan, brown breakfast sausage until crispy. Add flour, stir, and slowly whisk in heavy cream. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Make the Honey Butter Biscuit Topping:
   Combine biscuit mix with milk until a shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
4. Prepare Fluffy Eggs:
   Whisk eggs, then cook gently in butter and olive oil over low heat, stirring to create soft curds. Season lightly.
5. Assemble the Pot Pies:
   Preheat the oven to 425°F. In individual ramekins, layer scrambled eggs, sautéed veggies, shredded cheddar, and sausage gravy. Top with biscuit dough and spread evenly.
6. Bake and Serve:
   Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake until the biscuit topping is golden, about 18–20 minutes. Brush with honey butter as soon as they come out of the oven and serve warm.

Storage & Reheating Tips

• Storage: Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
• Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through. For quicker reheating, microwave individual portions for 2–3 minutes, then crisp up the biscuit topping in the oven.

This Breakfast Pot Pie is the kind of meal that turns a simple morning into something extraordinary. Whether it’s the flaky biscuit crust brushed with honey butter or the savory layers beneath, you’ll savor every forkful. Try it for your next brunch or breakfast-for-dinner treat, and you’ll see why it’s destined to become a favorite!

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Breakfast Pot Pie

There’s nothing like waking up to the comforting embrace of a warm, flaky breakfast pot pie. This recipe takes all your morning favorites—fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage gravy, and sautéed veggies—and layers them under a golden honey butter biscuit topping that’s just the right touch of sweet. Individually baked in ramekins, these mini pot pies are perfect for cozy mornings, brunch gatherings, or whenever breakfast feels like the best way to start your day.

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, omelette, sausage gravy

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Author kingcooks

Equipment

• 6-6oz ramekins

Ingredients

• 2 cups mild cheddar shredded

Sautéed Veggies

• 1 cup bell peppers chopped
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Oil for cooking

Sausage Gravy

• 8 oz breakfast sausage
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

Honey Butter Biscuit Topping

• 1 box red lobster honey butter biscuit mix 11.36oz
• 3/4 cup milk

Honey Butter

• 1/2 stick butter softened
• 1 tbsp honey
• Pinch of salt

Fluffy Eggs

• 6-7 large eggs beaten
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Sautéed Veggies

• In a pan over medium heat add oil, the chopped bell peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until the veggies start to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
• Once browned, set aside.

Sausage Gravy

• In the same pan, add the breakfast sausage. As it cooks, break up the meat into pieces size pieces.
• Cook until the sausage is crispy and browned. This should take 5-6 minutes.
• Add in the flour and stir to combine. Once the flour is absorbed, add the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
• Allow the sauce to cook and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
• Once the right consistency is reached, remove from heat and set aside.

Honey Butter Biscuit Topping

• To a bowl add the dry biscuit mix and milk. Using a fork, mix together until the dough starts to form. Be care not to over mix here. You really just need to stir enough to get a shaggy dough.

Honey Butter

• In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients listed under “Honey butter” and set aside.

Fluffy Eggs

• To a pan over low heat, add olive oil and butter.
• Once the is melted and bubbling slightly, pour in the beaten eggs.
• Using a spatula, gently move the beaten eggs around until curdles start to form.
• Continue until the curdles get larger, then season with salt and pepper. Mix just until the eggs are almost set and glossy.

Assemble

• Pre-heat oven to 425F.
• Add a nice layer of eggs to the bottom of each ramekin. Followed by the sautéed veggies, shredded cheddar and the sausage gravy.
• Top with the prepared biscuit dough. Spread out evenly and place each ramekin on a baking sheet.
• Bake until the biscuit topping is cooked through and golden brown, about 18-20 minutes.
• As soon as they come out of the oven, brush on the honey butter and serve. Enjoy!