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Two pieces of croissant bread french toast with butter and syrup on a beige plate.

Croissant Bread French Toast

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Upgrade your breakfast with Croissant Bread French Toast! Crispy, buttery, and easy to make, this French toast is perfect for brunch or a special morning treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 521 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup half & half
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 8 slices croissant bread, stale

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Instructions
 

  • Place a large sheet pan in the oven and preheat to 200°F. Preheat griddle to 375°F (or preheat a skillet over medium heat).
  • In a 9x13"casserole dish, whisk together the eggs, half & half, flour, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. The dry ingredients may not fully mix, but that's fine.
    4 large eggs, ¾ cup half & half, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, Pinch kosher salt
  • Dip bread slices into the custard mixture for about 30 seconds per side. Place soaked bread on the hot, lightly greased griddle. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and cook until golden on the other side. Remove french toast from griddle and move to the preheated sheet pan in the oven.
    8 slices croissant bread,
  • Repeat with remaining slices of croissant bread. Serve immediately with more maple syrup, powdered sugar, Greek yogurt or whipped cream, berries or toppings of your choice.

Notes

A few ingredient notes: 

  • Half & half: You can also substitute whole milk or heavy cream. 
  • Croissant bread: Use day-0ld brioche for a similar flavor. 

Tips for the best Croissant French Toast: 

  • Use Day-Old Bread: Fresh bread gets too soggy. Let croissant bread slices sit out for a few hours to dry.
  • Don’t Oversoak: A quick dip prevents sogginess.
  • Use Medium Heat: Ensures a crispy outside while keeping the inside soft.
  • Let It Rest Before Serving: Pop your finished french toast pieces in a warm oven while baking off the others. This helps the toast firm up and ensures everyone can eat warm french toast at the same time! 

Freezing instructions: 

Cool completely and freeze in a single layer on a sheet pan. Place frozen slices in a freezer bag and remove the excess air before sealing. Reheat in the toaster for a crisp texture. Use within three months of freezing. 

Scaling the Recipe:

Cooking for one or two? Halve or quarter the ingredients for a smaller batch.

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Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 571mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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