Description
A simple and delightful breakfast casserole made from croissants, eggs, and milk, perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants, cut into chunks
- 5–6 eggs
- 2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup sugar (white or brown)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter, for greasing
- Optional: berries, nuts, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Layer the croissant chunks in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants, pressing down gently.
- Let it sit for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and set in the middle.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. It also freezes well for later cravings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 290mg