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Ham and cheese croissant traybake

Name: Ham and cheese croissant traybake
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Dijon mustard 2-3 tbsp; croissants 8, split in half; thick-cut ham 8 slices; gruyère 250g, grated; eggs 4; whole milk 350ml; single cream 200ml; butter for the dish; chives a small bunch, chopped

45 minutes + soaking
serves 8
Easy

Feed a crowd with this cheese-packed, no-fuss, show-off brunch idea that will feed a hungry crowd

By Janine Ratcliffe

December 1, 2019 at 9:24 am

Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Bake the croissants for 20-25 minutes or until the egg mixture is just set. Scatter with chives before serving.

Ingredients

Dijon mustard 2-3 tbsp
croissants 8, split in half
thick-cut ham 8 slices
gruyère 250g, grated
eggs 4
whole milk 350ml
single cream 200ml
butter for the dish
chives a small bunch, chopped

Method

Step 1

Spread a thin layer of mustard over each croissant half, then make 8 sandwiches using the ham and gruyère as the filling.
Step 2

Whisk together the eggs, milk and cream, then season really well. Butter a 35cm-diameter ovenproof dish and arrange the croissants at the bottom. Pour over the eggy mixture and leave for 15 minutes, turning now and again to help it all soak in.
Step 3

Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Bake the croissants for 20-25 minutes or until the egg mixture is just set. Scatter with chives before serving.