Croissant French Toast Bake
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:560
Croissant French Toast Bake
- Ingredients:7
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:560
This is a great way to use leftover Pillsbury™ Baked Croissants and provide a daily chef’s special with this recipe as the base.
Ingredient
Prep
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Baked Croissant Bun Sliced, 2 oz (13776) | 1 lb 4.00 oz | 10 each |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream | 2 lb | 4 cups |
| Liquid whole eggs | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Light brown sugar | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Cinnamon, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 Tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Instructions
- Prep
Thaw croissants at room temperature for approx. 30 minutes.
Cut croissants into 1-inch pieces and place in the bottom of a greased 2-inch half hotel pan.
- Assembly
Whisk together heavy cream, liquid eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in large mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
Pour custard mixture over the top of croissant pieces; press pieces down to help absorption of the custard.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow croissants to soak in custard.
Remove plastic and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Cover with greased aluminum foil tent, making sure foil does not touch top of croissants.
Bake as directed until custard is nearly set, the top is golden brown and the internal temperature is 165° F; allow to stand for 10 minutes before portioning.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
55-60 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
60-65 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 27 minutes of baking.
Recipe Tips
Serve with a variety of toppings, like fresh seasonal fruit, maple syrup, honey, or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories560
- Total Fat38g
- Protein9g
- Total Carbohydrate45g
- Sugars24g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving Calories : 560
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 98% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 24g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2&½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 1,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 6&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
