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a breakfast casserole made with cubed bread in a small baking dish.
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Mini French Toast Casserole

This incredible french toast casserole is made with bits of sweet apples and pecans. Perfect for breakfast or dessert and can be ready in minutes! This breakfast bread pudding recipe can serve one or two people.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, French
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: bread pudding, breakfast, breakfast bread pudding, breakfast casserole, french toast casserole, mini breakfast bread pudding
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed croissants (or use another type of crusty bread)
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup peeled, diced apples
  • cup pecans
  • ¼ tablespoon salted butter , cut into bits

Instructions

  • Place the cubed croissants into a 5-inch baking dish coated with baking spray or butter.
  • In a small bowl,whisk together the milk, egg, cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Pour over bread.
  • Mix together the sugar and the cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of the bread pudding.
  • Scatter the diced apples and pecans on top of the cubes of bread and gently insert them between the cubes.
  • Top with the bits of butter.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • Boil a kettle of water. Place the baking dish with the bread pudding in a larger roasting pan.
  • Pour boiling water into the larger pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the bread pudding dish.
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Carefully remove pans from the oven. Remove the smaller baking dish from the larger pan. Place on rack to cool.

Notes

  • Choosing the Right Bread: For this recipe, I used two medium-sized croissants, cubed, to perfectly fill my small baking dish. Croissants offer a rich and buttery texture that pairs well with the other ingredients.
  • Alternative Bread Options: Don't have croissants on hand? No worries! You can also opt for rolls, sourdough, or French bread as excellent alternatives. Aim for about 2 cups of cubed bread to ensure you have enough to fill your baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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