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French Toast Casserole with Croissants

Indulgent French Toast Casserole with Croissants Recipe

This French Toast Casserole with Croissants offers a deliciously rich and custardy breakfast experience, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 large croissants sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 cups half and half or whole milk use non-dairy milk for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or imitation vanilla in a pinch
  • 4 large eggs essential for rich custard
  • ½ cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar for lighter taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg/cloves for variation
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg omit if preferred milder
  • 1 pinch kosher salt or sea salt as substitute
For the Fruit
  • 1 cup strawberries chopped, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup blueberries or raspberries/blackberries as substitutes
For Serving
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1 cup lightly sweetened whipped cream or non-dairy whipped cream
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum or bourbon/non-alcoholic option

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the half and half, eggs, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and kosher salt until smooth and well combined.
  2. Grease the baking dish and arrange the halved croissants cut side up. Sprinkle the chopped strawberries and blueberries over the croissants.
  3. Pour the custard mixture over the croissant layers and gently press down any floating pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. While baking, combine maple syrup and dark rum in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
  6. Remove casserole from the oven, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with whipped cream and warm rum maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is best served warm and can be prepped in advance for convenience.

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