Croissant French Toast Casserole
A delightful casserole made of buttery croissants soaked in a sweet, creamy custard and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
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, optional)
- Fresh berries (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut each croissant into bite-sized pieces and place them evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, ensuring that every piece gets fully coated.
- Press down gently on the croissants with a spatula, encouraging them to soak up the egg mixture.
- If preparing the night before, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- When ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap and place the casserole in the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Once baked, let it cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries, if desired.
Notes
This casserole is customizable with toppings like whipped cream or maple syrup. Best if made ahead and soaked overnight.
Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/croissant-french-toast-casserole/