Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this croissant french toast casserole that combines flaky, buttery croissants with a rich custard base. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, this easy-to-make dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked to golden perfection.
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
- powdered sugar (For dusting)
- fresh berries (For serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces and gently press down to soak.
- If preparing ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg