Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole Recipe
Indulge in this delightful Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole that combines the richness of croissants with the sweetness of bananas for a decadent breakfast or brunch treat.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon banana extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ripe but not overripe banana, sliced
- 6 day-old croissants, cut or torn into 1–2 inch pieces
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F and spray an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Milk Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, banana extract, and salt. Add the croissant pieces and mix until fully coated. Let sit for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Assembly: Pour the soaked croissants into the prepared dish. Place banana slices on top.
- Baking: Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown. Rest for 10 minutes before serving with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Banana Croissant French Toast Casserole, Brunch Recipe, Breakfast Casserole