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A slice of a croissant French Toast casserole topped with strawberries, whipped cream, and caramel syrup.

Croissant French Toast Bake with Caramel Syrup

This Croissant French Toast Bake is the perfect breakfast dish for any occasion! Made with flaky croissants layered in a casserole dish, with sweet French toast batter is poured over the top and baked to golden perfection in the oven. The result is a decadent and indulgent dish that's perfect for breakfast or brunch. 
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Course: Breakfast
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Mindy

Ingredients

French Toast Ingredients:

  • 4-5 Large Croissants
  • 8 Eggs
  • 3 Cups Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • ¾ Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • ½ Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter melted

Caramel Syrup Ingredients:

  • ½ Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream

Instructions

Croissant French Toast Recipe Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Or, mix these ingredients together in a blender.
  • Cut the croissants in half and arrange them in a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray in a single layer. Cut the croissants into smaller pieces to fill in any gaps, if necessary.
  • Pour the custard mixture over the top of the croissants.
  • Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, remove the French toast bake from the refrigerator and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until it is a deep golden brown.
  • Serve with homemade caramel syrup, sliced strawberries, and whipped cream.

Caramel Syrup Recipe

  • In a saucepan, whisk the corn syrup, brown sugar, and heavy cream over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves.
  • Keep warm on the stove until ready to drizzle over the Croissant French Toast Bake.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice