Description
Banana Croissant “French Toast” Casserole is a delightful breakfast bake that combines buttery croissants and sweet, ripe bananas for a warm, comforting dish. Perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions, this easy-to-make casserole offers a unique twist on traditional French toast. Serve it warm, drizzled with maple syrup or dusted with powdered sugar, for an indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 day-old croissants, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the torn croissants in the greased dish.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed bananas with eggs, milk, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. Pour this mixture over the croissants.
- Press down gently on the croissant pieces to soak them in the mixture. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg