Description
Indulge in the delight of a Delicious Croissant French Toast Casserole, where buttery croissants transform into a rich and creamy breakfast masterpiece. Perfect for brunches, special occasions, or a cozy family gathering, this casserole combines flaky croissant pieces soaked in a velvety custard, infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and dotted with juicy blueberries. The effortless preparation allows you to prepare it ahead of time and simply bake it when ready to serve. With its decadent taste and customizable options, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
- 5 large croissants
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces and gently press down for even soaking.
- Scatter blueberries on top and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 casserole (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Use day-old croissants for better texture. You can substitute blueberries with your favorite berries or add nuts for extra crunch. For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.