Almond Croissant Inspired French Toast Casserole
A rich and decadent french toast casserole is the answer to 'What should we have for breakfast?' any time I'm hosting for brunch, a holiday, or truly any weekend that feels a little special! It comes together super quickly, can be assembled a day in advance and has everybody eating at the same time! This version is loaded with almond frangipane and topped with flaked almonds for an extra dreamy almond croissant inspired treat.
Equipment
- 9x9 Pan
- Cutting Board
- Chefs Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray or Butter (For greasing the pan)
French Toast
- 8 Slices Brioche
- 4 Pc Large Eggs
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
Frangipane
- 1 Cup Ground Almonds
- 2 Pc Eggs
- 3/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup + 2 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
Garnish
- 1/2 Cup Flaked Almonds
- 2 Tbsp White Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- Icing Sugar Optional
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350F and grease your baking dish.
- Cut the crusts from your brioche and set aside.
French Toast Custard
- Add the milk, eggs, sugar and almond extract to a shallow dish and whisk to combine.
Frangipane
- Melt the butter and allow it to cool.
- Add the melted butter to a second shallow dish with the almond flour, eggs, sugar and flour and whisk to combine.
Assembly and Baking
- Dunk a slice of brioche into your custard and allow it to fully saturate before transferring to your baking dish. Repeat with three more slices, this will fill the bottom of your baking dish but you may need to squish them in.
- Spread half of the frangipane in an even layer on top the french toast.
- Repeat steps one and two with the remaining bread and frangipane.
- Sprinkle the top with your flaked almonds and sugar before transferring to the oven for 35-40 minutes. The top will be puffy and the almonds will be golden.Serve with a dusting of icing sugar, maple syrup and whipped cream, Enjoy!