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Baked croissant French toast with chocolate chips in a casserole dish.
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Baked Croissant French Toast with Chocolate Chips

This baked croissant French toast is made with leftover croissants, bourbon and chocolate chips, and can be prepared the night before for an easy overnight breakfast bake!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Soaking Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, French
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Sarah Trenalone

Ingredients

  • 6 croissants Stale, dried-out bread works best. Use more if croissants are small.
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 ounce bourbon Use 2-ounces for a boozier French toast
  • ⅛ cup chocolate chips
  • maple syrup or chocolate syrup, optional

Instructions

Prepare the French Toast:

  • Cut the croissants into rough 2" cubes.
    Chopped up pieces of croissant on cutting board with knife.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, brown sugar and bourbon.
    Add croissant cubes to a large casserole dish. (A 9"x13" dish or a 10"x10" dish work well.)
    Pour custard over the bread and stir to combine. (Some liquid will remain in the bottom of the casserole dish). Cover and place the casserole dish in the refrigerator.
    Soak the bread at least one hour, or overnight.
    Casserole dish full of pieces of croissant next to mixing bowl full of custard.

Bake the French Toast:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
    Scatter the chocolate chips over the French toast.
    Cover the French toast with aluminum foil, and bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, until the bread is golden. (Total baking time 45-50 minutes.)
    Pieces of croissant in casserole dish with chocolate chips sprinkled in.
  • Serve warm. Top with maple syrup or chocolate syrup if desired.
    Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
    Baked croissant French toast with chocolate chips in a casserole dish next to plates with individual servings.

Notes

Nutrition information does not include optional syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
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