Ham Swiss Croissant Bake (Printable)

Buttery croissants layered with smoky ham, Swiss cheese, and creamy custard for a savory dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Dairy

01 - 4 large butter croissants, preferably day-old, cut into 2-inch pieces
02 - 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
03 - 1.5 cups whole milk
04 - 0.5 cup heavy cream

→ Meats

05 - 8 ounces cooked ham, diced

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Eggs & Seasoning

07 - 4 large eggs
08 - 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
11 - Pinch of ground nutmeg

→ Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Arrange half of the croissant pieces evenly in the baking dish. Top with half of the ham, half of the Swiss cheese, and half of the green onions. Repeat layering with remaining croissants, ham, cheese, and green onions.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour egg mixture evenly over the layered croissants and ham in the baking dish, gently pressing down to ensure thorough soaking.
05 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 50 minutes with minimal hands-on effort
  • Uses simple, accessible ingredients you likely already have
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without fuss
  • Day-old croissants work beautifully, making this a great way to use leftovers
  • Combines the richness of French cuisine with homestyle comfort
02 -
  • Use freshly shredded Swiss cheese for better melting and flavor
  • Don't skip the nutmeg—it adds subtle warmth that elevates the custard
  • Let the bake rest after removing from the oven so the custard sets properly
  • Prepare the dish the night before, cover, refrigerate, and bake fresh the next day
  • Check doneness by inserting a knife in the center; it should come out mostly clean
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