French Toast Casserole
A comforting and simple dish that captures the beloved flavors of traditional French toast, baked to perfection for an easy brunch or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (brioche or challah works best)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter (for greasing)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the loaf of bread into delightful cubes, about 1 inch each.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they’re all coated, then press down gently on the bread cubes.
- Let the casserole sit for 20-30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve warm with a generous drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
For extra flavor, experiment with add-ins like fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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