Ingredients
8 croissants, torn into 2-inch pieces1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks8 large eggs1 cup sugar1 tablespoon grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon salt3 cups 2% milk1 cup orange juice2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Place croissants in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with chocolate chunks. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until blended. Stir in milk, orange juice and vanilla; pour over top. Let stand about 15 minutes or until bread is softened.
Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until puffed and golden brown; cover loosely with foil during last 10 minutes if top browns too quickly. Serve warm.
