Heavenly Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole - Brunch Favorite
RECIPE BY OLIVIA PARKER
PREP
15 mins
COOK
45 mins
CALS
450 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
The Story

Heavenly Overnight Croissant Breakfast Casserole: Your New Brunch Favorite!
What You'll Need
✓6-8 large day-old croissants, torn into 2-inch pieces
🥚6 large eggs
🥛1 cup whole milk
🥛1/2 cup heavy cream
🍬1/2 cup granulated sugar
✓2 tsp vanilla extract
✓1 tsp ground cinnamon
🧂1/4 tsp salt
🧈2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for greasing pan)
🍬Optional for serving: powdered sugar, fresh berries, maple syrup
How to Make It
🧼 STEP 1
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
👨‍🍳 STEP 2
Arrange the torn croissant pieces evenly in the prepared dish.
🥣 STEP 3
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnam...
🥣 STEP 4
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants, pressing down gently to ensure all pie...
👨‍🍳 STEP 5
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or prefe...
🌡️ STEP 6
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at...
⏲️ STEP 7
Bake, covered with foil, for 25-30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another ...
👨‍🍳 STEP 8
Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
👨‍🍳 STEP 9
Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries, if desired, before serving warm.
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