Treat your family and friends to a breakfast gift this year with this Easy Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Croissant Apple Breakfast Casserole. It will be a deliciously sweet start to a very wonderful day!
I have other delicious breakfast bakes (aka casseroles) on my site that I think you'll also enjoy. They are: Cornbread Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Blueberries, Panettone Bread Pudding with RumChata Caramel Sauce, and Ham and Cheese Tater Tot Breakfast Bake (to name a few).
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- The ingredient list:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- When to serve this sweet make-ahead breakfast casserole?
- How long will this apple croissant breakfast casserole take to assemble?
- How long should this breakfast casserole be refrigerated before baking?
- Once it's been refrigerated, what do I need to do with this easy, sweet breakfast casserole before baking?
- How many people will the apple croissant breakfast bake serve?
- Can other pie fillings be used?
- Additional make-ahead breakfasts:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
The ingredient list:
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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:
When to serve this sweet make-ahead breakfast casserole?
As you can see from the 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! 😉
How long will this apple croissant breakfast casserole 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 breakfast 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 with this easy, sweet 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!
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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!
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!
Make-Ahead Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake (pictured below) This is the place!!
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Make-Ahead Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake
Equipment
- can opener optional
- plastic wrap to cover the casserole overnight
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 (175 degrees Celsius)
- 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.
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Sophie Heath says
this breakfast recipe made me feel so fancy and special! I loved the apples and the croissant was a perfect pair. Delicious!
Sophie Heath says
this breakfast recipe made me feel so fancy and special! I loved the apples and the croissant was a perfect pair.
Erica Schwarz says
This is so easy to make and soooo good. Perfect for holiday brunch.
Gina says
This was INCREDIBLE! Felt like I was eating dessert for breakfast! 🙂
Suzy says
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!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is a great way to start our Christmas!
Renée says
Glad you think so, too!
Lindsay Cotter says
This is a wonderful way to start Christmas! So easy and looks delicious!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante says
This would b a dream to wake up to on Christmas morning, Renee!
Alida | Simply Delicious says
Such a fabulous recipe!
Renée says
Thank you!
Dini says
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!
Renée says
I know you're going to love it, Dini. Thanks for stopping by.
Julia says
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.
Renée says
I'm sure it will be a hit! Thanks for stopping by. Please enjoy!