Croissant & Salmon (or Ham) Breakfast Casserole

INGREDIENTS 

6 -8 plain croissants, depending on size,day old is fine
8 ounces swiss cheese, grated
4 ounces smoked salmon or 4 ounces cooked ham, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
12 large eggs
3 cups milk
1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

Butter a 9 x 13 inch ovenproof dish& set aside.
Slice the croissants in half (as if you were making a sandwich)& reserve the top halves.
Cube the bottom halves& place in a very large mixing bowl.
Mix in the cheese, salmon (or ham)& chives; set aside.
Mix eggs, milk& seasonings in a separate bowl; add to the croissant mixture& combine well.
Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
Arrange the reserved croissant halves on top of the casserole.
Gently press into the egg mixture to ensure that they get moistened.
Bake in a reheated 350F oven for 50 minutes to an hour or until puffed up& golden brown.
Recipe from : food.com