Banana Croissant French Toast Casserole Recipe
A delicious and comforting Banana Croissant French Toast Casserole that layers flaky croissants with sweet bananas and a cinnamon-vanilla custard, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with maple syrup for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 large croissants, sliced
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings
- Maple syrup or preferred sweetener, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Croissants: Slice the croissants into thick pieces and layer them evenly in a greased baking dish to form the base of the casserole.
- Make the Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered croissants, ensuring all slices are soaked well for a rich, custardy texture.
- Add Bananas: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly on top of the soaked croissants to add natural sweetness and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is set, the custard is cooked through, and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle generously with maple syrup or your choice of sweetener before serving warm.
Notes
- Use day-old croissants for better absorption of the custard.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
- Bananas can be replaced or complemented with other fruits like berries or apples.
- Let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow it to set fully.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
Keywords: Banana French Toast Casserole, Croissant Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, Brunch Recipes, Cinnamon Custard, Maple Syrup Breakfast
