This Overnight Croissant French Toast Bake can be prepared ahead of time, perfect for feeding breakfast to a crowd! This baked french toast casserole is perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, Christmas or any other brunch!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Croissant French Toast, Easter Recipes, French Toast Bake, Holiday Recipes, Make Ahead, Meal Prep, Overnight French Toast
1cuphalf and halfcan sub whole milk or heavy cream
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonground cinnamon
zest of 1 orange
2tablespoonsmaple syrup
¼teaspoonkosher salt
1tablespoongrand marnieroptional
For Topping French Toast Casserole
powdered sugar
fresh berries
whipped cream
maple syrup
Instructions
Grease a 13 x 9-in. baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange zest, grand marnier, salt and maple syrup. Submerge croissant halves in liquid until completely soaked (this works better than pouring the liquid over the croissants). If you have any liquid left over, pout it over the croissants once they are in the baking dish (I usually do not have left over liquid).
Arrange croissants in baking dish, overlapping slightly if necessary. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake, up to a day ahead of time.
When ready to bake, remove dish from fridge and sit at room temperature for half an hour. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Dust french toast bake with powdered sugar and serve with berries, whipped cream and pure maple syrup if desired.