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Sweet Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Sweet Croissant Breakfast Casserole

My sweet breakfast casserole with croissants will fill your home with the delectable scents of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Made with cream cheese icing and fresh berries, this easy breakfast recipe is nothing short of divine. 

Prep: 120Cook: 60Total: 3 hours
Yield 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 8 large croissants
  • 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450F. Rip up croissants into bite sized chunks and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Let cool
  2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix together cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add in eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Beat in milk and blend until creamy.
  3. Add cooled croissant pieces to 9×13 dish. Sprinkle on berries. Pour egg mixture over top of croissants as evenly as possible. Press croissants gently into egg mixture and cover with aluminum foil.
  4. Let sit overnight or at least 2 hours before baking.
  5. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until egg mixture has set and croissants are golden. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve with powdered sugar, more berries, and maple syrup.
Author: ErinCategory: breakfast, holiday, casseroleMethod: ovenCuisine: American