Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
A luxurious chocolate croissant casserole that combines buttery croissants and rich chocolate chips, perfect for cozy breakfasts and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 croissants, cut into pieces
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Spread the croissant pieces evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips generously over the croissant pieces.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the croissants and chocolate chips.
- Let it sit for about 15 minutes to soak in.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Using day-old croissants works best for better absorption. Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruits for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 240mg