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Apple Cheddar Crescent Casserole

Cozy Up with Delicious Apple Cheddar Crescent Casserole

Apple Cheddar Crescent Casserole is a cozy and delicious dish perfect for breakfast or brunch, combining tart apples and sharp cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 medium Granny Smith Apples chopped
  • 2 cans Crescent Dough
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
For the Custard Mixture
  • 4 large Eggs whisked
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated preferred
For the Finish
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme or rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for greasing the pan

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8"x8" baking dish with butter.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add chopped apples and sauté for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add nutmeg and thyme to the apples and cook for another 4 minutes until caramelized.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  5. Tear half of the crescent dough into pieces and layer them in the greased baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle half of the caramelized apples and half of the cheddar cheese over the dough.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers.
  8. Add the remaining crescent dough pieces and top with the rest of the apples and cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, garnish with thyme, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different cheeses or vegetables based on preference. This casserole can be prepared a day in advance for rich flavors.

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