Description
Maple Pecan Croissant French Toast Bake is a heavenly brunch dish that combines buttery croissants soaked in a rich custard, enriched with sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans. With its delightful aroma and comforting flavors, this easy-to-make recipe transforms your breakfast into a gourmet experience. Perfect for lazy weekends or festive gatherings, impress your guests without the hassle of traditional cooking!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 day-old croissants (about 10 oz)
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Tear croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer them in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and half the pecans until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the croissants, pressing down gently to soak.
- Sprinkle remaining pecans on top and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 165mg