Croissant French Toast Bake

If you know me, you know my love for breakfast food, especially a homemade french toast bake. This version is made even more incredible using fresh croissants. This croissant french toast bake is simple to prep, easy to bake, and will make everyone at your brunch gathering stop and take photos. Top with fresh berries and it's the best breakfast in a casserole dish!

I know this recipe is going to quickly become a favorite in your home as it has mine. It's the perfect brunch dish, great for Mother's Day, a spring brunch, or gathering of friends. This recipe yields a lot of servings, so you'll have an easy breakfast for quick mornings, too.

This was inspired by my love of french toast, like my tiramisu french toast, and of course my pear and brown sugar version, which is pretty amazing.

What are the ingredients for this croissant french toast?

1. Croissants (it does not need to be fresh, you can buy from a store like Trader Joe's or your local bakery)
2. Eggs - all french toast recipes require egg, especially in casseroles or bakes to help the bind together and get that decadent texture we aim for.
3. Milk - more liquid to help bind the croissants together as they bake.
4. Vanilla extract - more flavor added to the recipe as it bakes.
5. Berries - for this updated version, I solely used fresh blueberries and strawberries.
6. Syrup - for this updated version, I swapped the honey for raw, pure maple syrup. I like a darker amber, but go with what you have on hand!
7. Brown sugar - the brown sugar can be optional for on top, added right before we bake the casserole. I highly recommend it as it adds a delightful crispy top and a light touch of sweetness.

See the recipe card below for specific information about quantities.

How do I make this french toast bake?

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla well, then set aside.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 375º and prep an oven-safe baking dish. Rip the croissants into large chunks and place into a casserole dish.

Step 3: Pour over the top of the croissants, making sure to coat each piece.

Step 4: Top with a little brown sugar and bake for 25 minutes at 375°. Let cool slightly before adding berries. Scoop a serving of the french toast and drizzle with syrup.

HINT: As I stated above, be sure that when pouring the egg and milk mixture, that all of the croissant pieces get soaked. You might want to turn a few pieces over and dip into the mixture in the casserole dish. When I first made this recipe, some of the pieces came out dry, so learn from my mistake!

Swaps and Substitutions

This recipe is based on using croissants, so I would suggest sticking to the croissants. However, if you can't use croissants or can't find an alternative that is gluten free, here are some swaps and substitutions I would recommend:

• Gluten Free - As I mentioned, if you can't find a GF croissant, swap the croissants out for some gluten free brioche.
• Milk - Swap out the whole milk for almond milk.
• Fruit - swap in any fruit that you'd like if berries aren't your thing. Pineapple, mango, peaches, or even pear, like in my pear and brown sugar version.

Ways to serve this croissant french toast bake

There are a few different ways to serve this dish, with each of them tasting just a delicious as the next.

• Add Nutella - if you want to ladle a little nutella on top of the croissant dish after it bakes, or even drizzle on top, it will be a fabulously decadent treat.
• Caramelized banana - swap out berries for bananas and it's almost like a stuffed banana french toast.
• Mini- croissants - swap out the large croissants for mini ones if you can't find the larger versions, or if you want to make it easier to serve. With mini croissants, simply place and layer into the dish itself without ripping, as they are already small to begin with.

How do I store this recipe? Can I freeze it?

To Store: This french toast bake will do well in the fridge for up to 4 days in a tightly sealed tupperware container. You could also divvy it out into smaller containers for ease of grabbing and heading out for work (or for kids for breakfast).

To Freeze: If you would like to place this in the freezer, I highly recommend you do so in the dish it was baked in, wrapped with plastic wrap with a label on it, indicating the date the dish was baked. Consume within one month.

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Croissant French Toast

Morgan Peaceman

Croissants are the star in this incredibly mouthwatering croissant french toast bake. Simple to prep, easy to bake, and will make everyone want seconds.

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8 servings

Equipment

• 1 oven safe baking dish
• 1 large mixing bowl
• 1 whisk

Ingredients

  

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• 5 large croissants roughly ripped
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cups blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• maple syrup to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375° and prep a large oven-safe baking dish.
• Rip the croissants into large chunks and place into a oven-safe baking dish.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Pour over the top of the croissants, making sure to coat all of the bread.
• Mix the bread to make sure all of the bread is wet with some of the milk and egg mixture.
• Top with a little brown sugar and bake for 25 minutes.
• Let cool slightly before adding the berries on top, then scoop and pour the maple syrup.

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