French Toast Breakfast Casserole
This cozy and comforting casserole combines all the delicious flavors of classic French toast in a make-ahead, easy-to-bake dish. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or lazy weekend mornings!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (14–16 oz) French bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- butter for greasing baking dish
- optional powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, or chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cube the French bread into 1-inch pieces and arrange them evenly in the baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Gently press the bread down to help it soak in the custard.
- Cover and refrigerate the casserole for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature while the oven heats.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings such as powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, or chopped nuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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