French Toast Casserole with Croissants
A rich, buttery French toast casserole made with croissants, perfect for leisurely breakfast gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Croissants
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Sugar
- Butter
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Tear the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in the greased baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissant pieces. Gently press down on the croissants to soak them in the custard.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let it bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool slightly before serving, then drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Stale croissants work best for this recipe; you can also customize with fruits or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg