Croissant French Toast Bake
This Croissant French Toast Bake is a simple yet delicious breakfast casserole. It takes classic French toast and turns it into a tasty and satisfying meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 631kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Large Croissants, day old croissants work best
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1 ½ cups Whole Milk
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Zest of 1 Orange
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 4 ounce Cream Cheese room temperature
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- Splash Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Cut croissants into large bite size pieces and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar,
- brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants. Gently press down to help soak the
- croissants. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for
- best flavor.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and
- the center is set but slightly soft. If center is still uncooked place foil over the top from
- burning.
Cream cheese drizzle
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while mixing. Continue to beat until the drizzle is smooth,
- creamy, and pourable. Add more cream if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Remove casserole from oven. Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Drizzle cream cheese icing over
- casserole. Dust with cinnamon and serve warm with fresh berries.
Notes
- Cover your French toast croissant bake with aluminum foil if you notice that the top is browning faster than the center is cooking, to prevent burning.
- Try this recipe using regular bread, challah, or brioche instead of croissants.
- If possible, soak the croissants overnight for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 1380IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg