French Toast Croissant Casserole
Discover the ultimate French Toast Croissant Casserole recipe! Perfectly buttery, flaky, and easy to make for brunch or a cozy breakfast treat!
Servings: 7
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- Croissants: 6–8 medium-sized preferably day-old for better custard absorption.
- Eggs: 6 large; fresh for a fluffy texture. Mix with egg whites for a lighter option.
- Milk: 2 cups whole, alternative, or half-and-half for creaminess.
- Vanilla Extract: 2 tsp for warm rich flavor.
- Sugar: 1/4 cup brown for caramel notes or granulated.
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp to enhance the comforting sweetness.
- Nutmeg optional: 1/4 tsp for added depth—use sparingly.
- Fresh Berries/Toppings optional: Blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries for flavor and color.
Instructions
Gather Ingredients
- Croissants (6–8, ideally day-old)
- Eggs (6 large)
- Milk (2 cups)
- Vanilla (2 tsp)
- Cinnamon (1 tsp) & Nutmeg (pinch, optional)
- Sugar (1/3 cup)
- Optional: Fresh berries, syrup, or whipped cream for topping.
Prep Croissants
- Slice croissants into chunks.
- Arrange evenly in a greased 9x13" baking dish.
Make Custard
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in a bowl.
- Pour over croissants, pressing gently to coat.
Soak
- Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
- Sodium: 320mg