Easy Overnight Croissant French Toast Bake | Brunch Magic
RECIPE BY RACHEL THOMPSON
PREP
15 mins
COOK
35-40 mins
CALS
380 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
The Story

Easy Overnight Croissant French Toast Bake: Your New Brunch Obsession!
What You'll Need
6-8 large day-old croissants
🥚6 large eggs
🥛1 u00bd cups whole milk or half-and-half
🍬u00bd cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
u00bd teaspoon ground cinnamon
u00bc teaspoon ground nutmeg
🧂Pinch of salt
🧈2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for baking dish)
🍬For serving: powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries
How to Make It
👨‍🍳 STEP 1
Tear croissants into large pieces and arrange them in a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish.
🥣 STEP 2
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt ...
🥣 STEP 3
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants, ensuring all pieces are well soaked. G...
👨‍🍳 STEP 4
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably ov...
🌡️ STEP 5
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the dish from the refrigera...
⏲️ STEP 6
Bake, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown, puffed, and the center is se...
👨‍🍳 STEP 7
Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple ...
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