Decadent Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake 

This show-stopping Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake takes buttery croissants and layers them with melty chocolate chips before soaking everything in a sweet, custard-like blend of milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. The result? Flaky, chocolate-laced bliss in a cozy bake—that feels like a decadent French pastry but is as simple as tossing ingredients into one dish. Perfect for brunch, weekend breakfasts, or treating yourself any lazy morning. 

Ingredients

• 5 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 1-inch pieces
  
  

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  
  

• 2 cups whole milk
  
  

• 4 large eggs
  
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
  

• Optional toppings: powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream 

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
   
   

2. Layer croissant pieces evenly in the dish, scattering chocolate chips on and between them.
   
   

3. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
   
   

4. Pour the custard mixture over the croissants and chocolate chips. Press gently so they soak in the custard.
   
   

5. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden. If it browns too quickly, tent with foil for the final 10–15 minutes.
   
   

6. Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm, optionally topped with berries or whipped cream.
   
   

Nutrients (Estimated per serving; yields about 8 servings)

• Calories: ~430 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~33 g
  
  

• Protein: ~9 g
  
  

• Fat: ~25 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~10 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~130 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~180 mg
  
  

• Fiber: ~2 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~18 g