Buttery croissants, Brie cheese, glazed christmas ham, and mushrooms, all tossed together in a mustard “cream” sauce, then baked to golden, cheesy perfection.

Serves 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients 

• 12 cups (about 12-16 croissants) roughly torn, day-old croissants
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups mixed mushrooms, roughly chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
• 1 cup cream
• 1 cup full cream milk
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 2 rounded tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, using more or less to our taste
• 100g glazed Christmas ham, roughly sliced
• 115g creamy Brie cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Grease 23 x 33cm Pyrex Deep baking dish.
2. Arrange the torn croissants in the baking dish and lay 2 tablespoons of thinly sliced butter over the croissants. Transfer to the oven and bake 5-8 minutes, until the croissants are lightly toasted.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil In a large frypan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until golden, stir and continue cooking until the mushrooms have caramelized, 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, cook an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, mustard, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the toasted croissants, mushrooms, ham, and Brie cheese, gently toss to combine. Pour the mixture back into the casserole dish. Top evenly with Swiss cheese.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, then continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until the croissants are golden on top. Serve warm.