French Toast Casserole
A nostalgic and comforting French toast casserole, combining crispy edges with a soft, custardy center, perfect for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter for greasing the dish
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cube the bread into cubes and place them in the baking dish.
- Prepare the egg mixture by whisking together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the bread cubes by pouring the egg mixture over them and pressing down gently.
- Chill the casserole covered in plastic wrap for at least an hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Notes
For a delightful brunch experience, pair this casserole with crispy bacon or fresh berries. Use stale bread for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 330 mg
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