Delicious Croissant French Toast Casserole
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Delicious Croissant French Toast Casserole — a rich and creamy breakfast treat that elevates your morning routine. This unique casserole features buttery croissants soaked in a luscious custard made with eggs, milk, and aromatic spices, then baked to golden perfection. Topped with juicy blueberries, it’s perfect for weekend brunches or special occasions. Easy to prepare ahead of time and perfect for feeding a crowd, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether served warm with maple syrup or topped with whipped cream, this casserole is a decadent twist on traditional French toast that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large croissants (preferably day-old)
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
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 the melted butter, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sea salt, sugar, heavy cream, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and set in the middle.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 303mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 172mg