Indulge in the Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole Recipe!
Indulge in the Delectable banana croissant french toast casserole. This decadent creation takes the classic French toast concept to new heights, delivering a mouthwatering blend of textures and flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cup whole milk
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon banana extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 6 croissants, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, banana extract, and salt until well combined.
3. 3. Place the croissant pieces in the prepared baking dish. Arrange the banana slices evenly among the croissants. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and bananas, pressing down lightly to ensure the croissants absorb the custard.
4. 4. Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes to soak, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
5. 5. Bake the casserole uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
6. 6. Drizzle the warm casserole with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Notes
This casserole is perfect for make-ahead preparations. Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Banana, Croissant, French Toast, Casserole