Place bread cubes into a well greased cast iron pan.
Skillet french toast bake.
Just in time for a mother s day debut this decadent combination of bonne maman four fruit preserves and buttery croissants baked up in a gorgeous le creuset skillet is the newest recipe to take top honors at my.
You could probably use most fruit and it would work out just fine.
In a blender add all ingredients except the bread and puree until smooth.
Leftover french toast can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and submerge all of the bread cubes.
If you re like most of us you cherish sleeping in on saturdays and waking up just in time to roll out of bed and do nothing.
French toast is a favorite comfort food for both lazy saturday mornings and celebratory brunches but before you pull out your skillet try taking a casserole approach to french toast.
Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top.
Reheat the slices in a toaster or toaster oven.
Repeat by adding the remaining torn croissants and spread the last of the fruits preserves throughout.
Your guests might like to see how you make these delightful french toasts.
Making french toast casserole in your cast iron skillet is so easy.
Every good cook should have a no fail brunch recipe up their sleeves and i personally consider the french toast casserole to be the holy grail of weekend entertaining.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Try this apple cinnamon french toast casserole or this easy make.
Let soak for 20 minutes.
Then spread cup of the fruit preserves throughout the croissants.
Simply chop up the croissants whisk together the egg mixture pour it over and bake to perfection.
Cooked french toast can be frozen in a container separated by parchment paper for up to three months.
For a change you can try making french toast for a crowd in the open.
We use raspberries and cream cheese but feel free to get creative.
To avoid having to work on a stove top or griddle while your guests are waiting for brunch you can do one thing.
Or you could skip the fruit and just have a plain overnight french toast bake.
Pictured i used blackberries which is also amazing.
Reheat in a skillet for a few minutes until warm.
Serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of real maple syrup.
Whisk 4 eggs 1 1 2 cups half and half or milk 1 2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl.
Place half of the torn croissants in the 12 electric oil core skillet.
Grease a 10 inch cast iron skillet and set inside oven until mixture is ready.
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Pour bread mixture into skillet and bake french toast for 45 mins until toothpick comes out clean.
Pour half the egg mixture over the croissant.