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Wife Saver Breakfast

Wife Saver Breakfast: Irresistible Casserole for Easy Mornings

The Wife Saver Breakfast Casserole is a make-ahead dish combining flaky croissants, juicy peaches, and a creamy egg blend, perfect for easy, delicious mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 6 pieces Croissants store-bought
  • 5 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk
For the Sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla pure
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup for serving
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups Peaches (unsweetened, drained) can substitute with any fruit

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grease the baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Tear croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread in the greased dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the croissant pieces and press down with a spatula.
  5. Layer peaches on top, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
  7. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
  8. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole is versatile; feel free to experiment with different fruits or add savory elements like spinach or sausage.

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