Croissant Pudding

From Everyday Food magazine's Easy Comfort Foods edition. Haven't tried yet, but it sounds yummy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

•  butter, for baking dish
• 2  large eggs
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 lb  plain croissant, torn into large pieces (about 4)
• 3  tablespoons  sliced almonds
•  whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°. Lightly butter a small oval or other shallow 1 1/2-2 quart baking dish; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and salt until combined.
3. Add croissants; toss to coat. Let sit, turning occasionally, until they have absorbed some of the liquid, about 10 minutes.
4. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish; smooth top with a spatula. Scatter with almonds.
5. Bake until pudding has puffed up and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving with whipped cream, if desired.