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Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole: The Cozy Brunch Favorite That Deserves the Best Ingredients


  • Author: Nairaibrahem
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

 

  • 1 tbsp banana extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ripe banana, sliced
  • 6 day-old croissants, cut into pieces
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, banana extract, and salt until smooth.
  3. Add the croissant pieces to the custard mixture and stir gently until coated. Allow to soak for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Pour the soaked croissants into the prepared baking dish and layer banana slices on top.
  5. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
  6. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving with warm maple syrup.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 50 min
  • Category: breakfast
  • Cuisine: american

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg