Hot Honey Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole

November 23, 2025

This Hot Honey Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Casserole is the Thanksgiving-morning breakfast you’ll want every year. Buttery croissants, crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and a warm hot honey drizzle on top. Sweet, spicy, savory, and unbelievably good.

There is something about Thanksgiving morning that just feels magical. The house is cozy, the parade is on, the kids are running around in pajamas, and you know it’s going to be a big food day… but you still want something warm and delicious to start the morning. That’s exactly where this Hot Honey Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole comes in.

If you’ve been here awhile, you already know I’m a croissant girl. I love using them in breakfast bakes because they get those golden buttery edges, the fluffy centers, and they soak in just enough of the custard without ever turning soggy. And when you tear the croissants into big rustic chunks? It looks gorgeous for a holiday table and beautifully rustic in a reel.

But then… we add the real star of this recipe: hot honey.

Hot honey is one of those ingredients that instantly takes a recipe from “good” to “wait, what is THIS?” It’s sweet, spicy, glossy, and it turns this casserole into something that feels extra special without making it complicated. The trick is to drizzle it on right after baking so it melts into the croissants and gives the whole thing a glistening, golden finish. It’s that perfect sweet + spicy moment that makes savory breakfast dishes feel next-level.

Let’s talk texture for a second:

You’ve got the buttery croissants on the bottom that get perfectly toasted on the edges, the fluffy egg custard throughout, crispy bits of bacon in every bite, and melty cheese on top. And then the hot honey hits and brings a little warmth, a little sweetness, and a little “I can’t stop eating this” energy.

And the best part? It’s EASY. Like, ridiculously easy. Tear croissants. Cook bacon. Whisk eggs. Pour. Bake. Done. You can even prep it the night before and bake it the next morning, which is exactly what I recommend for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Every time I make this, my kids inhale it. Jeff always comes back for seconds. And it’s one of those recipes that people immediately ask for after one bite. It’s cozy, comforting, and the hot honey drizzle makes it feel festive without being overly sweet.

So whether you’re hosting brunch, feeding family in town, or just want something warm and special for Thanksgiving morning, this casserole is it. Save it, share it, make it every year — it’s that good.

Variations

Swap the cheese

•Colby Jack

•Pepper Jack (for a little kick)

•White cheddar

•Gouda

All melt beautifully.

Make it slightly sweeter

Add a small drizzle of honey over the croissants before pouring on the custard. This gives it a maple-French-toast vibe.

Add veggies

•Sautéed spinach

•Caramelized onions

•Sliced mushrooms

Keep it light so the croissants don’t get soggy.

Turkey bacon or sausage version

Swap the bacon for turkey bacon or cooked breakfast sausage for a different flavor profile.

Make it spicy

Use hot honey + a pinch of red chili flakes OR drizzle with chipotle honey at the end.

Gluten-free version

Use gluten-free croissants (Trader Joe’s and Amazon both carry them) — the custard helps them bake up fluffy.

Make-Ahead Tips

Assemble everything except the egg mixture

Tear your croissants, cook the bacon, sprinkle the cheese — get the whole base ready in the casserole dish. Cover it and refrigerate overnight. This keeps the croissants light, buttery, and crunchy instead of soft.

Mix the custard in the morning

Whisk your eggs, half & half, cottage cheese, and seasonings right before baking. This keeps the texture fresh and prevents the croissants from getting soggy.

Pour the custard on right before baking

Add it just before it goes into the oven so you get that perfect combo:

– crispy, flaky croissant tops

– soft, custardy centers

– melty cheese

– crunchy bacon

Add hot honey + flaky salt last

Always finish after baking for the best texture and flavor.

Great hosting hack

You can prep the dry base in the casserole and pre-measure the custard ingredients in a jar the night before. In the morning, just shake, pour, bake.