Description
Whipping up Berry Croissant Breakfast Casserole feels like a warm hug for your morning table. Fluffy croissants mingle with sweet berries and creamy custard, creating a delightful breakfast treat your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Fruit:
- 6 croissants
- 2 cups mixed berries
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 350F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Rip 6 croissants into rustic bite-sized chunks and distribute them evenly across the dish’s bottom.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of mixed berries generously over the croissant pieces, creating a colorful layer.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and thoroughly whisk 4 large eggs with 2 cups milk until completely smooth.
- Add ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the egg mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- Slowly pour the liquid mixture over the croissants and berries, ensuring every piece gets moistened.
- Allow the casserole to rest for exactly 15 minutes, letting the croissants absorb the custard.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Letting the casserole rest before baking helps the croissants absorb the egg mixture, creating a more custardy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap croissants with gluten-free bread or a sturdy gluten-free pastry.
- Choose slightly stale croissants for better absorption and a more structured casserole.
- Fresh or frozen berries work equally well, but thaw and drain frozen berries to prevent excess liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg