Ham & Swiss Egg Casserole

Name: Ham & Swiss Egg Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 16 large Nellie’s Free Range 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

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

Ingredients

16 large Nellie’s Free Range 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

Directions

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, about 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.