Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole
Cubed croissants bake with caramelized cinnamon apples and custard, then get finished with a creamy vanilla icing drizzle.
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Ingredients
- 6–7 baked croissants, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large apples, peeled and diced
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer cubed croissants in the baking dish and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter, then add brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth.
- Add diced apples and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into apples. Add lemon juice and remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Spoon apple mixture over croissants, then pour custard mixture evenly over top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden and set.
- Mix powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla to make icing. Drizzle over casserole after it cools for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 53.7gProtein: 6.7gFat: 21.7gSaturated Fat: 12.5gTrans Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 115mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 36.6g
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