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    Published: Dec 9, 2019 · Modified: Nov 26, 2021 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

    Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake

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    A vertical image of an Apple Croissant Bake on a white plate with a title text overlay underneath the photo.

    Treat your family and friends to a breakfast gift this year with this Easy Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Croissant Apple Breakfast Bake.

    It will be a deliciously sweet start to a very wonderful day!

    Horizontal photo of a serving of apple croissant breakfast bake on a pretty holiday plate with a red tablecloth and croissants in the background.

    As you can see from the photos and title, I'm featuring this recipe as a holiday treat.

    However, the first time I served this amazing breakfast casserole was in the summer when we vacationed with my husband's family in Northern Wisconsin.

    Please make sure you make this recipe throughout the entire year. It's so good you won't want to limit it just to the holidays! 😉

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Easy Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Croissant Apple Breakfast Bake is available near the end of this post. 

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    A vertical title text collage image of an apple croissant breakfast bake with several photos of the completed recipe.

    The ingredient list for making  this Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake is as follows;

    **Note - The following lists of ingredients plus kitchen tools and equipment contain affiliate links (highlighted in blue) for your consideration and shopping convenience. #CommissionsEarned

    • 8 large croissants
    • 10 large eggs
    • maple syrup
    • butter, melted
    • pure vanilla extract
    • milk
    • ground cinnamon
    • salt
    • 2 cans of apple pie filling

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed;

    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • Baking Spray
    • Can Opener
    • 13 x 9 Casserole Dish
    • Serving Spoon

    That's it! You can get much easier than that!!

    Horizontal photo of an apple croissant breakfast bake in a holiday baking dish with a large serving spoon.

    How long will this apple croissant breakfast bake take to assemble?

    If you have 15 spare minutes, you'll be well on your way to enjoying this sweet apple breakfast casserole.

    How long should this make-ahead casserole be refrigerated before baking?

    At least 4 hours, but overnight is even better!

    Once it's been refrigerated, what do I need to do to this easy breakfast casserole before baking?

    I recommend you let the casserole to sit at room temperature before baking for at least 30 minutes.

    It's not imperative, but the cooking time will be slightly less if you do.

    How many people will the apple croissant breakfast bake serve?

    This casserole should serve at least 10 moderately hungry people.

    Can other pie fillings be used?

    Sure thing! I recommend a fruit pie filling.

    I maybe wouldn't use a pumpkin pie filling (but then again, maybe I would).

    Have fun experimenting now that you know the basic method!

    The instructions for making Apple Breakfast Bake;

    Please make sure to view the video for the easy visual step-by-step instructions.

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, milk, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
    • Break the croissants into small bite-sized pieces and place them evenly into a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with baking spray.
    • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants, making sure to press the croissants into the egg mixture.
    • Top the casserole evenly with the apple pie filling.
    • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
    • Remove from the refrigerator and allow the casserole to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
    • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
    • Place the Croissant Apple Bake in the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, browned and cooked through in the center, the toothpick test works well to test the doneness. 
    • Cool slightly before serving and serve with a light dusting of confectioners sugar (not shown) and maple syrup if desired.
     
    Vertical closeup image of a serving of apple croissant breakfast bake on a holiday plate with a fork.

    For additional make-ahead breakfast casserole recipes, please click on the following titles for:

    • Scrambled Egg and Sausage Breakfast Sliders - (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "Looking to feed a large crowd or family a hearty breakfast that goes together in a snap and with minimal effort? These scrambled egg breakfast sliders are just the ticket!"

    Vertical photo of a plate with a scrambled egg breakfast slider with cheese, and a baking dish filled with the sliders in the background.
    • Make-Ahead Creme Brulee French Toast from Glitter Inc.
    • Sausage and Veggie Egg Breakfast Casserole from Life Currents

    • Egg Sandwich Breakfast Casserole - (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "A basic egg sandwich gets an egg-stra special upgrade when it’s turned into this family favorite Egg Sandwich Breakfast Casserole. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Winner, winner, egg sandwich breakfast casserole for dinner!"

    A horizontal photo of a spatula lifting a slice of egg sandwich breakfast casserole out of a dish.
    • Nutella Stuffed French Toast from Chocolates and Chai
    • Celebration Breakfast Casserole from LoveFoodies
    • Easy Eggnog Pastry Cream Filled Croissants (pictured below) from (yours truly) Kudos Kitchen

    "When you want to serve a special dessert (or brunch) that will knock their socks off, but also one you can make ahead and assemble later, this recipe for Special Occasion No-Bake Eggnog Pastry Cream Filled Croissants is for you!"

    No-Bake Eggnog Pastry Cream Filled Croissants in a pretty holiday casserole dish with poinsettias in the background.
    • Make-Ahead Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake (pictured below) This is the place!!
    Vertical title text collage image of apple croissant bake in a holiday casserole dish with a serving spoon and a holiday plate.

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    Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Easy Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Croissant Apple Breakfast Bake. 

    When you make this recipe, and I hope you do, I'd appreciate it if you'd take a moment to leave a star rating on the recipe card and briefly comment on why you rated it as you did. FYI - Google appreciates recipe ratings and, in turn, will share my recipes with more people. Thank you so much!!

    Printable Recipe Card

    Easy Make-Ahead Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake

    Renee Goerger
    Start any morning with this easy make-ahead breakfast bake that you've assembled the night before. It's the perfect sweet start to any day.
    4.48 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    refrigerate 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast and Brunch
    Cuisine American Comfort Food
    Servings 10
    Calories 493 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 large croissants broken into bite-sized pieces
    • 10 large eggs
    • 1½ teaspoons salt
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup plus additional for serving
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 2 cans apple pie filling
    • confectioners sugar optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
    • Place the broken croissants evenly into the bottom of a prepared 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with baking spray.
    • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the broken croissant pieces, making sure to press the croissants into the egg mixture.
    • Spread the apple pie filling evenly over top of the croissant egg mixture.
    • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
    • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
    • Allow the croissant bake to sit at room temperature at least 45 minutes before baking.
    • Bake the casserole for 90 minutes, or until the center is set, the casserole is puffed, and the top is golden brown.
    • Allow the casserole to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
    • Sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving and additional maple syrup if desired.

    Notes

    Make this casserole in advance and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is preferred) for best flavor.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 232mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 825IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2.3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for this make-ahead sweet apple breakfast bake as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Overhead photo of an apple croissant breakfast bake with a serving spoon on a red table runner with croissants and holly berries in the background.

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    Comments

    1. Sophie Heath says

      December 21, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      this breakfast recipe made me feel so fancy and special! I loved the apples and the croissant was a perfect pair. Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Sophie Heath says

      December 21, 2019 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      this breakfast recipe made me feel so fancy and special! I loved the apples and the croissant was a perfect pair.

      Reply
    3. Erica Schwarz says

      December 21, 2019 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      This is so easy to make and soooo good. Perfect for holiday brunch.

      Reply
    4. Gina says

      December 09, 2019 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      This was INCREDIBLE! Felt like I was eating dessert for breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Suzy says

      December 09, 2019 at 10:19 am

      We always have a crowd during the holiday season and this year we want to mix it up a bit! Love this idea of using croissants to make this breakfast bake!

      Reply
    6. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

      November 16, 2018 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      This is a great way to start our Christmas!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 16, 2018 at 12:40 am

        Glad you think so, too!

        Reply
    7. Lindsay Cotter says

      November 15, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is a wonderful way to start Christmas! So easy and looks delicious!

      Reply
    8. Liren | Kitchen Confidante says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      This would b a dream to wake up to on Christmas morning, Renee!

      Reply
    9. Alida | Simply Delicious says

      November 12, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      Such a fabulous recipe!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 12, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Dini says

      November 11, 2018 at 1:20 pm

      5 stars
      I've never tried a breakfast bake like this before, and it looks so decadent and sounds so easy! Such a great idea, I'm so looking forward to making this soon!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 11, 2018 at 3:29 pm

        I know you're going to love it, Dini. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    11. Julia says

      November 11, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      I have to make this for breakfast next weekend! It looks so delicious!! A perfect recipe to use up all those apples that we picked in October.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 11, 2018 at 3:30 pm

        I'm sure it will be a hit! Thanks for stopping by. Please enjoy!

        Reply

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