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Croissant French Toast Recipe

Whether you’re making brunch for a crowd or just for yourself, Croissant French Toast is a fun upgrade to the classic version. All you need is a few day-old croissants and the regular French Toast ingredients.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Keyword: brunch, Holiday recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Griddle or Large Nonstick Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 Croissants, preferably day old
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk (preferably whole milk, but any milk will work)
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Butter, for greasing the pan
  • Fresh berries, whipped cream, and maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  • If the croissants aren’t already sliced open lengthwise, slice them open.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt and whisk until combined.
  • Pour the custard into a 9x13 baking dish. Add the croissant halves in a single layer and let them soak in the mixture for one minute. Gently turn the croissants to soak the other side.
  • Heat a griddle or large nonstick pan to low-medium heat.
  • When the griddle is hot, grease the surface generously with butter.
  • Working with one croissant at a time, remove it from the custard, letting excess drip off. Cook the croissants on both sides until golden brown, pressing down gently as they cook. It should take 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve warm with fresh berries, whipped cream, and / or maple syrup.

Notes

Keeping it warm - If you don’t have a griddle large enough for a whole batch of this French Toast or if you’re making enough to serve a crowd, place a sheet pan in an oven preheated to 200 degrees F. As you finish cooking each slice of French Toast, transfer it to the sheet pan to keep it warm. 
Freezer instructions - Cook the French Toast and then allow it to cool to room temperature. Line the slices up in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze until solid, 4 to 5 hours. Transfer the slices to a freezer-safe bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Reheat in the toaster. Frozen French Toast is best if reheated within 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg