Description
Indulge in the rich and flaky delight of croissant french toast casserole, a perfect dish for brunch or a special breakfast gathering. This easy-to-make casserole combines buttery croissants soaked in a creamy custard, creating a decadent treat that everyone will love. Prepare it the night before for an effortless morning meal—just pop it in the oven and watch as it transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece.
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
- Gently press down on the croissants with a spatula to soak them completely.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving; dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg