Description
A warm and comforting French toast casserole that combines the classic flavors of French toast in an easy, make-ahead dish perfect for brunch or family breakfasts.
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 baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and press down lightly.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the mixture.
- Let the casserole sit for about 10 minutes to soak up the custard.
- Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
For best results, use stale bread and consider adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast, casserole, easy recipe, make-ahead