Blueberry-Almond Croissant French Toast Casserole Delightfully Easy
A delicious and easy-to-make casserole featuring croissants, blueberries, and almonds, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants, cut into pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cinnamon.
- Place the croissant pieces in a greased baking dish, then sprinkle the blueberries and sliced almonds over the top.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and the egg mixture is set.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using brioche bread instead of croissants.
- This dish can be prepared the night before; just cover and refrigerate before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg