Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

croissants

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

Cut croissants into 1 inch cubes.

Place cubed croissants in a baking dish.

Microwave cream cheese for 1 minute to soften.

In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.

Crack in eggs one at a time and whisk in.

Whisk in milk.

Add zest of 1 orange and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then whisk everything together.

Spoon orange marmalade on top of the croissants, mixing it in to distribute evenly.

Pour egg mixture over the croissants, ensuring all pieces are coated.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired.

Cover the baking dish loosely with foil.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and return to oven to caramelize.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens