Orange Croissant Breakfast Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base ingredients
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4 croissants, roughly chopped
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1 cup orange marmalade
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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Zest from one orange
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish (an 8-inch square dish works well) with butter or nonstick spray.
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Add the granulated sugar and beat until fully incorporated. Then, add the eggs, whole milk, orange zest, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
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Place the chopped croissants in the prepared baking dish. Distribute dollops of orange marmalade among the croissants, stirring slightly if needed to spread it out.
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Pour the cream cheese mixture over the croissants. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
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Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the bake cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if you like, and enjoy!