Hot Cross Bun Breakfast Casserole

Name: Hot Cross Bun Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 hot cross buns; 8 slices bacon; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 4 cloves garlic (smashed); 1 teaspoon peppercorns (whole); 2 dried bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 7 large eggs; 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional); 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese (shredded, divided)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 15min

Sweet and savory combine in this easy peasy and oh so cheesy Hot Cross Bun Breakfast Casserole! The perfect Easter brunch recipe, this tasty dish is going to wow every one!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:44:25 GMT