We have the perfect Christmas morning breakfast.
When we were growing up, Christmas was such a magical time. We would always come downstairs to see what Santa brought us, then eat a delicious breakfast before opening our gifts.
This is a fun spin on a French toast bake; instead of using old bread, you actually use buttery croissants from the bakery.
The texture of the croissants mixed with the sweetness of the blueberries makes this an amazing dish.
I picked up the large croissants at our local grocery store .
They are so soft and buttery, especially when they are fresh. However, for this recipe it helps if the croissants are a day old because it absorbs more of the liquid mixture and tastes even more amazing.
You can prep this dish in a matter of minutes and let it cook while you spend time with your family because let’s be honest – that is the best part of Christmas.
We also love making this the night before an early school morning, and eating it for breakfast after all the flavors and goods have soaked into the croissants.
You could also serve it for dessert, it is just that delicious.
What other berries could I make this recipe with?
I love blueberries, but I get they aren’t always a crowd favorite. If you are looking to switch up the fruit in this recipe, it’s an easy fix.
Here are a few other fruits we recommend trying:
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Peaches (we would remove the peel)
- Apple Pie Filling
- Cherries (or cherry pie filling)
- Raspberries
You could also do a combination of fruits. I have made this with blueberries and peaches, and it was absolutely delicious.
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Blueberry Croissant Breakfast Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 large croissants, cubed
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 bananas , ripe
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and place in the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, bananas, and milk until completely incorporated. Pour over croissants and use a spatula to press down on the croissants, making sure that every piece is saturated in the liquid mixture.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and blueberries on top then bake for 30-35 minutes (or until the center is firm and fully cooked).
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes, then cut into pieces and top with whipped cream and fresh blueberries to serve. You can also drizzle maple syrup on top.
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Looks delicious, could it be mixed the day prior and then baked in the morning?
Hi April! I think that you could mix it the day before and then bake it in the morning . . . I have never tried it that way, but I think that it would work! It would just give the croissants more time to soak up the egg mixture! 🙂
I was recently given a large bag of dried cherries and was wondering if I could substitute them for the berries? Perhaps if I soaked them in some warm water to bring them back to a softer form?
If you want to rehydrate the cherries without lessening the flavor. Soak them in cherry juice or more available Welches White Grape Cherry juice.
It will enhance the flavor