Chocolate Chip Croissant Casserole
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Chocolate Chip Croissant Casserole
Description
This casserole assembles cubed croissants tossed with a creamy blend of softened cream cheese, sugar, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, along with semi-sweet chocolate chips dispersed throughout. After mixing, the mixture is poured into a greased baking dish and allowed to rest for five minutes, helping the croissants soak up the custard base. It is then baked covered for 30 minutes to cook through gently, followed by an uncovered bake to brown and set the top.
The finished casserole offers soft, custardy bread with pockets of melted chocolate and rich cream cheese flavor, balancing sweetness and creaminess. The layering of croissant texture with the chocolate chips' burst provides a varied bite. This dish suits brunch, dessert, or special occasions where a sweet, comforting baked treat is desired.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large egg
- 2 cups milk whole
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 6 Croissant cut into 2" pieces, large
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla.
- Add in the croissants and chocolate chips and toss well to combine.
- Pour into greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Bake, covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake an additional 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 903IU | 18% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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