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Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake

Delightful Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake for Lazy Mornings

A delightful Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake that combines creamy layers of cream cheese and zesty orange marmalade, perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 6 pieces Croissants stale or fresh
  • 4 large Eggs well-beaten
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can swap with low-fat
  • 1/2 cup Orange Marmalade can substitute with other preserves
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract can swap for vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Milk any variety, dairy or plant-based
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup for drizzling

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut croissants into bite-sized pieces and layer them in a greased baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream cheese, orange marmalade, and almond extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the croissant pieces and press down lightly to ensure they're well soaked.
  5. Optional: Cover and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time, and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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