Eggnog Croissant French Toast Casserole
Buttery croissants soaked in spiced eggnog custard and topped with a cinnamon-sugar crumble—this cozy casserole is the ultimate Christmas morning brunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
→ French Toast Base:
12 oz mini croissants (about 6–8)
5 eggs
2 cups eggnog
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon molasses
→ Topping:
4 tablespoons softened butter (about half a stick)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
→ Optional:
Store-bought cream cheese icing (diluted with milk to make a glaze)
Maple syrup or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or spray a 10.5″x7.5″ baking dish.
Tear mini croissants into large bite-sized pieces and place evenly in the baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, eggnog, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla bean paste, almond extract, and molasses until fully combined.
Slowly pour the eggnog mixture over the croissants. Press gently to ensure all pieces absorb the liquid.
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and crumbly.
Sprinkle the cinnamon topping evenly over the casserole.
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove foil, increase oven temperature to 400°F, and bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until golden and slightly crisp on top.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Drizzle with cream cheese glaze, maple syrup, or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Spray or grease the dish well to make removal easier.
Can be prepped the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
For extra indulgence, top with chopped pecans or a splash of rum extract in the custard mix.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/eggnog-croissant-french-toast-casserole/
