Introduction:
Imagine a breakfast dish that combines the flaky, buttery goodness of croissants with the warm, comforting sweetness of French toast. Look no further! Our Croissant French Toast Bake is a show-stopping breakfast recipe that’s perfect for special occasions or weekend brunches. With its layers of crispy croissant bread, sweet egg mixture, and caramelized sugar, this bake is a truly decadent treat.
Recipe Croissant French Toast Bake
Ingredients and Quantity:
– 1 dozen croissants, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Add the croissant pieces to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish and let it sit for 10 minutes.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
6. While baking, prepare the caramelized sugar topping by melting 2 tablespoons of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of heavy cream.
8. Drizzle the caramelized sugar mixture over the bake and dust with confectioners’ sugar (if desired).
Nutritional Chart (per serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
| — | — |
| Calories | 420 |
| Protein | 12g |
| Fat | 24g |
| Saturated Fat | 14g |
| Carbohydrates | 40g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 30g |
| Sodium | 250mg |
| Cholesterol | 120mg |
| Vitamin A | 15% of the Daily Value (DV) |
| Vitamin C | 10% of the DV |
| Calcium | 10% of the DV |
| Iron | 15% of the DV |
Description:
Our Croissant French Toast Bake is a rich and indulgent breakfast recipe that’s perfect for special occasions or weekend brunches. With its layers of crispy croissant bread, sweet egg mixture, and caramelized sugar, this bake is a truly decadent treat. So why settle for a boring breakfast when you can indulge in the richness of Croissant French Toast Bake? Try our recipe today!
