Welcome to Thanksgiving Week! With all of the planning, preparation, and cooking in store for you this week, let us handle the plan for breakfast either on Thanksgiving Day or anytime over the long weekend after the holiday. Croissant French Toast is the perfect option because it blends absolute ease of preparation, quick cooking, and downright decadence. Plus, if you use croissants that have been frozen - hello, taking advantage of bakery sales - you can slice them for it all much easier than if they are thawed! Note: this recipe calls for fully baked croissants. I am recommending these already baked croissants be frozen for easier cutting. Do not use frozen unbaked croissants!
I tossed cubed pears with warm maple syrup and cinnamon and spooned it over the warm French toast and then dug in. Of course, coffee, tea, and apple cider were also on hand to help make it a decadent offering. You could make bacon or sausage, but after a huge turkey dinner a fancy breakfast without all the trimmings might be a better choice!
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Croissant French Toast
- 6 large fully baked croissants, frozen
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon or pie spice
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Using a sharp knife, cut each of the croissants lengthwise into 4-5 ¾" thick slices. Set aside.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a shallow dish - I use a pie plate.
Heat an electric griddle to 325°F and apply the cooking fat of your choice lightly to the surface. I used butter. Dip each croissant slice in the egg mixture and gently tap it to remove excess egg mixture. Cook the slices on the preheated electric griddle for about 4 minutes per side. Remove the French toast to a plate and keep warm. Serve warm with the toppings of your choice.
- Yields: 4-6 servings
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes