Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory, this Maple Bacon Croissant Loaf combines flaky croissants and crispy bacon in a custard base, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large croissants (preferably day-old), cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for effortless removal.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until completely blended.
- Fold croissant pieces and chopped bacon into the custard, ensuring thorough coating of all pieces.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan, gently pressing down to compact. Allow to soak for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, blend melted butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Evenly drizzle mixture over loaf.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown and set at the center. Tent with foil during the last 15 minutes if top is browning rapidly.
- Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Use parchment overhang to lift out, slice, and serve warm. Optionally, drizzle with additional maple syrup.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old croissants for added texture.
- This loaf can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Consider adding nuts or fruit for additional flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg