French Toast Croissant Casserole Recipe

Name: French Toast Croissant Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 croissants, cubed; 8 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup milk; 4 teaspoons orange peel, grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated; 1/2 cup pecans, toasted rough chopped; 1/4 cup butter, diced; maple syrup, warmed; powdered sugar (optional); butter, for pan

Servings: persons

10 croissants, cubed
8 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
4 teaspoons orange peel, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
1/2 cup pecans, toasted rough chopped
1/4 cup butter, diced
maple syrup, warmed
powdered sugar (optional)
butter, for pan

1
Butter casserole dish.
2
Cube 10 fresh croissants in large pieces.
3
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, spices, orange peel, salt.
4
Pour egg mixture over croissants, cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Next day, preheat oven 350u00b0F.
6
Toast pecans in dry pan until lightly browned and toasted.
7
Sprinkle nuts over cold casserole.
8
Dot with diced butter.
9
Bake uncovered 350F 30-35 minutes.
10
Allow to sit for 5 minutes then drizzle with warm maple syrup.
11
To make warm maple syrup boil a pan of water.
12
Take boiling water off heat and place maple syrup bottle in hot water for 15 minutes.
13
Serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar or fresh strawberries macerated in sugar.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 croissants, cubed, 8 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, French Toast Croissant Casserole falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Toast Croissant Casserole

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