Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake

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!

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

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• 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!!

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.

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• 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!"

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

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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!

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