Description
A delightful dish that combines classic French toast flavors with the convenience of a casserole, perfect for any breakfast gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche (or challah or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, pressing the bread down lightly so it absorbs the liquid.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best results, and you can prepare the casserole the night before for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: french toast, casserole, breakfast, holiday, easy recipe