Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of a croissant French toast casserole, where buttery, flaky croissants meet a rich, custardy mixture that’s baked to golden perfection. This make-ahead dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, allowing you to prepare it the night before and simply pop it in the oven in the morning for a warm, comforting treat. The combination of sweet vanilla and cinnamon elevates this dish, making it a crowd-pleaser at any occasion. Serve it with powdered sugar and fresh berries for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large croissants
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar and fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces and gently press down to ensure soaking.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Remove plastic wrap and bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with powdered sugar and fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 220mg