Description
Indulge in a decadent and aromatic breakfast with this Cinnamon French Toast Casserole. Perfect for a special brunch or a make-ahead breakfast, this dish is sure to impress with its rich flavors and comforting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (about 14–16 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
Optional Garnishes:
- Maple syrup
- powdered sugar
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread cubed bread evenly in the dish.
- Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt.
- Soak the Bread: Pour the custard over the bread cubes, pressing lightly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat and Top: Preheat oven. Make topping, sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let cool, then serve with garnishes.
Notes
- You can prepare this up to 24 hours ahead for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
- Use day-old bread for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
