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Wife Saver Breakfast

Wife Saver Breakfast: Flaky Peach Casserole Bliss

This Wife Saver Breakfast casserole combines flaky croissants, juicy peaches, and creamy egg custard for a delightful start to your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 6 croissants croissants flaky and buttery, store-bought saves time
  • 6 eggs large eggs for best results
  • 2 cups milk can substitute with any milk alternative
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg omit if not preferred
  • 2.5 cups unsweetened sliced peaches fresh or frozen work well
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light or dark based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust according to preference
For Serving
  • optional maple syrup drizzle for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Assemble Croissants: Break the croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread them in the baking pan.
  3. Whisk Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissant pieces in the baking pan.
  5. Add Peach Layers: Layer the sliced peaches on top of the soaked croissant mixture.
  6. Sprinkle Sweetness: Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the peach layers.
  7. Chill Before Baking: Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  8. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake Covered: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, covered.
  10. Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge overnight before baking.

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