Make breakfast or brunch easy with this croissant French toast casserole. It has everything you love about traditional French toast but using croissants instead of regular bread and it is baked all in one pan.

This croissant French toast casserole is so easy to prepare, and makes the perfect breakfast or brunch. It’s always an impressive crowd pleaser!

Each year, I make a casserole for Christmas morning. I like to choose something that doesn’t require a lot of effort but that I know everyone will love. This croissant French toast casserole checks all the boxes.

Ingredients to Make French Toast Casserole:

Milk – This recipe is best made with whole fat milk, however lower fat varieties of milk could instead be used, although this may affect the texture and flavor of the baked casserole slightly.
Heavy cream – Use whole fat heavy cream. The heavy cream could be omitted, and the whole milk increased to 2 1/2 cups.
Eggs – 6 large sized eggs were used in this recipe.
Granulated sugar – The granulated sugar could be substituted with 1/2 cup brown sugar.
Vanilla extract – I love bourbon vanilla extract in this recipe but regular vanilla extract works great too.
Ground cinnamon – The ground cinnamon adds a lovely lightly spiced flavor to the casserole, however it could be reduced or omitted if desired.
Ground nutmeg
Salt – Salt may seem odd here but it gives a needed balance with the other flavors.
Croissants – While 6 large sized croissants were used in this recipe, the amount of croissants required will depend on the size of the croissants used.

Making this breakfast casserole is so easy and requires minimal prep work. (contains affiliate links) You’ll need a large mixing bowl, 9×13 baking dish, and a whisk to whip up this easy breakfast recipe. From there, it is as easy as mix, pour, and bake!

I used fresh strawberries, blueberries and maple syrup in this recipe but this French toast casserole is perfect served with any of your favorite French toast toppings.

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Yield: 6 servings

Croissant French Toast Casserole

Name: Croissant French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 large croissants, chopped into chunks; Fresh strawberries, sliced; Fresh blueberries; Maple syrup

Buttery croissants are baked in a lightly spiced egg custard. While the lower croissants soak up that delicious custard, the top layer of croissants become beautifully crispy while baking. This croissant casserole is perfect served with fresh berries and lashings of maple syrup.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 large croissants, chopped into chunks

For Serving

Fresh strawberries, sliced
Fresh blueberries
Maple syrup

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the croissant pieces in the base of the baking dish. Pour the egg mixture over the croissant pieces.
Cover the baking dish with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until the egg mixture has set and the top of the casserole is golden in color.
Serve while warm with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and maple syrup.

Notes

Instead of chopping the croissants into pieces, they could be sliced in half and arranged in the baking dish before continuing with the recipe as directed.
Brioche bread would be a good substitute for the croissants.
The casserole is cooked through when the custard mixture has set and is no longer liquid.
Store the baked casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat using the microwave or oven.
The cooked casserole is suitable for freezing. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating according to the above directions.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 542Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 261mgSodium: 513mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 2gSugar: 32gProtein: 15g

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