Start your day off right with this delicious Sweet Breakfast Casserole! Made with store-bought croissants, strawberries, blueberries, and a cream cheese glaze, it's sure to please everyone at the table.
This overnight casserole is also easy to prepare. All you have to do in the morning is simply pop it in the oven, bake and enjoy!
Check out all the other breakfast ideas available that are perfect for a special weekend brunch.
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This easy to make overnight sweet breakfast casserole is packed with nutrients and antioxidants thanks to the strawberries and blueberries. It will definitely leave you feeling satisifed all morning long.
The croissants add a touch of elegance, while the fresh berries give it a sweetness that will tantalize your taste buds. The cream cheese glaze ties it all together, creating a casserole that is both delicious and nutritious.
Looking for more breakfast casseroles? Try my Breakfast Casserole with Eggs and Sausage, Breakfast Casserole with Hashbrowns or my family's favorite Overnight French Toast Breakfast Casserole...yum!
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Breakfast Casserole with Croissants
This recipe is perfect for a weekend morning when you want to relax and enjoy some down time before the day gets started. And it’s definitely a dish that will leave your guests impressed!
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: In the bottom of an 8X8 baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray, add the cubed croissants. Mix in the berries and strawberries. Set aside while you prepare teh cream cheese mixture.
- Step 2: In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and continue to mix until all is combined.
- Step 3: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the croissants and berries. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and allow it to sit on the kitchen counter for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 4: Bake the casserole in a preheated 350°F covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for another 15 minutes or until golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 5: Allow the casserole to cool slightly while you prepare the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the casserole before serving.
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Substitutions and Variations
- Not a fan of blueberries? Swap them out for blackberries or raspberries. Use your favorite fruit combination.
- Check out my other recipe for Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns.
What to Serve with a Breakfast Casserole
- Fruit salad would be nice as a side dish. If you were serving this casserole recipe later in the morning, you could serve a side salad or a pasta salad.
- Muffins like my Chocolate Chunk Muffins would be really good too!
- Breakfast Parfaits with yogurt, fruit and homemade granola.
- And if you're looking for something to drink besides the obvious of coffee and orange juice, try one of my fruit infused sparkling water recipes.
Storage Tips
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
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Sweet Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 large bakery croissants; cubed
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 7 ounces cream cheese; softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 - 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- In the bottom of an 8X8 baking dish that’s been sprayed with non-stick baking spray, add the cubed croissants, strawberries and blueberries.
- In the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and continue to mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the croissants and fruit.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator the next morning and allow it to sit on the kitchen counter for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the casserole covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the casserole and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly while you prepare the glaze by combining the powdered sugar with the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the casserole before serving.
Linda Dressler says
This was surprisingly simple and very tasty! It was a big hit with family and friends! I’m making it for Easter Breakfast
Lois says
Thank you for the 5-star review and for leaving a comment! I hope you enjoy the casserole for your Easter celebration! Thank you for visiting.
Cindy@CountyRoad407 says
Girl, I've already put these ingredients on my list and can hardly wait to try it! I know my family is going to throw me a parade. 😉 Featuring it on Farmhouse Friday tomorrow. Thank you for linking up. pinned
Lois says
What a great comment! Thank you!
Sheila says
Want to make this immediately!!!
Lois says
I hope you enjoy it!