Description
This Blueberry Croissant French Toast Bake is a decadent and easy-to-make breakfast casserole featuring buttery croissants, fresh blueberries, and a sweet custard mixture, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or a special weekend treat.
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants, cut into chunks
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add the croissant chunks and blueberries evenly to the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the croissants and blueberries, pressing the croissants down slightly to absorb the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made the night before and baked in the morning.
- You can substitute other berries or add nuts for variation.
- Ensure croissants are slightly stale for best absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
