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Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole

Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole

Delicious Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 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

Sugar

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Extracts

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon banana extract

Other

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ripe banana sliced not overripe
  • 6 pieces day-old croissants cut or torn into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 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.
  • 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 can be served warm with maple syrup on top for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Banana Croissant, Bread Pudding, Breakfast Casserole, casserole, Croissant Recipe, French Toast Casserole
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