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Croissant French Toast Casserole

Croissant French Toast Casserole

This Croissant French Toast Casserole is a decadent dish featuring crisp croissants and berries, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 large croissants fresh or a few days old
  • 5 units eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk warm
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 cups blueberries or mixed berries plus more to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9"x13” casserole baking dish
  • Cut croissant into small pieces (about 1-1.5” cubes) and place in dish
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, warm milk, cream, butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt
  • Pour the mixture over croissants, pressing down with a spatula to absorb. Add blueberries on top and push them between the croissant layers. Let sit for 15 minutes (even better overnight)
  • Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden, and enjoy this warm

Notes

You can use seasonal fruit, like peaches or bananas, or nuts, like almonds or pecans. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcal
Keyword Breakfast, Brunch, Croissant French Toast Casserole, holiday, make ahead, Potluck
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