Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make your breakfast or brunch extra special.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon banana extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe but not overripe banana, sliced
- 6 day-old croissants cut or torn into 1–2 inch pieces
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350F and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, banana extract, and salt. Add croissant cubes and mix until fully coated. Let it sit for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Assemble: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and add banana slices.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and slightly browned.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg before baking.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Banana Croissant French Toast Casserole, Brunch Recipe, Breakfast Casserole
