Ya’ll, this breakfast blueberry croissant puff casserole is LEGIT the best thing I have ever stumbled upon. I’ve made this for years & it is becoming a part of my legacy – just kidding. This is one of my GO-TO recipes for the holidays and I get so many questions about it this time of year – so I thought it was time to share!
[Before anyone asks, no, it is not healthy.] 🙂
INGREDIENTS
- 3 large croissants, cut up (about 5 to 5 1/2 cups) [sometimes I “eye-ball” it and grab a bunch of minis & guess]
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries [I always use fresh]
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk [I have not tried alternatives yet, if you do – tell me how it goes]
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and add croissant pieces in a 9-inch square pan. Just sprinkle those blueberries in.
- Mix the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl until well blended (you will need an electric mixer!). Slowly add milk, while mixing well in the process. Pour the mixture evenly over the croissant pieces. Let stand at least 20 minutes or soak overnight.
- Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes or until the center is golden brown. You may want to cover it with foil for the last 10 minutes if the top starts getting too browned.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve warm.
I make this breakfast casserole at least 4 times a year. I love it so much because it is a MAKE AHEAD casserole. The morning of, all you do is take it out of the fridge & pop it in the over. We always TRY to pair this casserole with some healthier options – because this is truly a TREAT!
Please tag me on Instagram if you make this (@brittanylegette)! I would love to hear if your family enjoys this as much as we do!
What if I only have one can of the Pillsbury croissants ?? That’s all I could find.. should I half the recipe ?
This year will be our second year to have this as our Christmas morning breakfast. Thank so much for the fabulous recipe!!
it makes me SO HAPPY to see so many families enjoying it!! you are so welcome!!! xoxo
A neighbor made this for me & my husband around Thanksgiving. I asked for the recipe and she sent me a screenshot of this page. I made two in 8×8 pans. I baked the first for approximately 45 minutes, & even though it was loose/runny when serving, it tasted amazing. I baked the second for almost an hour, being covered for about 30 minutes. It puffed up a bit in the center, so I knew it would be set upon cooling a bit. They both were absolutely delicious! I will make this again & even gift it.
Is it cooked croissants or the dough?