Description
Blueberry croissant french toast bake brings weekend breakfast magic straight to your table with minimal morning effort. Layers of buttery croissants, sweet blueberries, and creamy custard make this dish a delightful weekend breakfast that disappears faster than you can pour coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 croissants
- 2 cups blueberries
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spice Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), ensuring your baking space is perfectly prepped.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Tear each croissant into rustic, bite-sized pieces, scattering them evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Distribute 2 cups of blueberries – either fresh or frozen – over the croissant pieces, creating a vibrant layer.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk 4 eggs until they’re smooth and well-combined.
- Pour 2 cups of milk into the eggs, then add ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Thoroughly blend the liquid ingredients until the sugar dissolves and everything is perfectly incorporated.
- Gently cascade the egg mixture over the croissants and blueberries, making sure every piece gets moistened.
- Let the dish rest for 15 minutes, allowing the croissants to soak up all the delicious liquid.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving warm and inviting.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen blueberries work perfectly, so use whatever is convenient and seasonal.
- For extra richness, swap half the milk with heavy cream for a more decadent breakfast casserole.
- Let the croissants sit out for a day to slightly dry out, which helps them absorb the egg mixture more effectively.
- Gluten-free folks can substitute croissants with gluten-free bread cubes, and dairy-free friends can use almond or oat milk instead of regular milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg