Make-Ahead Apple Croissant Breakfast Bake
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.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 493kcal
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.
Notes
Make this casserole in advance and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is preferred) for best flavor.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2.3mg
