Croissant French Toast Casserole
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Croissant French Toast Casserole
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Croissant French Toast Casserole makes breakfast extra special! Cubed croissants are baked in a creamy custard with spices and vanilla.
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Ingredients
- 9 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 10 large croissants a few days old and cut into cubes
Glaze - optional:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or more
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable oil spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half and half, sugars, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Add the croissant pieces and chopped pecans, and gently stir until custard is soaked into the croissants.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar with milk and vanilla, and drizzle the glaze over the casserole before serving.
- Garnish with berries and serve.
Notes
- A soggy French toast casserole happens when there is too much dairy in the mixture, causing the custard not to come together. To soak it properly, the mixture must have a perfect custard-to-egg ratio. Another reason this happens is if the croissants are too fresh. I recommend getting them a few days ahead and letting them “get stale” before using them. However, they can always be dried out in the oven.
- Cut the croissant cubes in similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Want to make this even easier? Use whole croissants instead of tearing them up. They will still soak up the custard, cook easily, and can be sliced just as well.
- Also, do not use too much milk, or the casserole may end up soggy.
- On the other hand, using too many eggs may make the casserole taste eggy.
- Another reason the casserole may be soggy is if it is not cooked long enough. Wait until the croissants are golden brown and the center is set.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
586kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
227mg
(76%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
302mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
957IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 227mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 957IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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