Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole

A delicious Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole perfect for breakfast or brunch, combining the flavors of banana and croissants.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 50

Soaking Time 30

Total Time 1 20

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American, French

Servings slices

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

8 x 8-inch baking dish
large bowl
whisk

Ingredients

Dairy

1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream

Eggs

2 large eggs

Sweeteners

1 cup granulated sugar

Flavorings

1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon banana extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Fruits

1 ripe banana sliced

Bread

6 pieces day-old croissants cut or torn into 1-2 inch pieces

Condiment

maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350F and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, banana extract, and salt.
Add the croissant cubes and mix together until the croissants are fully coated in the cream mixture.
Let it sit for 25-30 minutes, stirring about 15 minutes in.
Once the croissants have soaked, pour the mixture into the prepared pan and nestle in the banana slices.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the custard is set and the croissants are starting to brown.
After the casserole has finished baking, let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole is best served warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Banana Croissant, Breakfast Casserole, brunch recipe, Casserole, French Toast

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