Description
This Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate cozy morning treat! Buttery croissants soaked in rich custard and layered with chocolate chunks create a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth breakfast perfect for family brunches or special occasions. Make it ahead for stress-free mornings and enjoy a warm, indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large buttery croissants, chopped
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Chop croissants into pieces and place in dish.
- Sprinkle chocolate chunks over croissants.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour custard over croissants, pressing lightly.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 mins or overnight.
- Bake covered 25 mins; uncover and bake 20–25 mins.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
Day-old croissants work best. Use quality chocolate for melty pockets. Can prepare the night before. Reheat in oven or microwave for leftover servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg