Description
This French Toast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast option perfect for feeding a crowd. With a rich custard soaked into cubes of French bread and a hint of warm spices, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Bread:
1 loaf (about 14 oz) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Egg Mixture:
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Serving:
powdered sugar and maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add the cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the Bread: Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, pressing gently to help absorb the custard. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drizzle melted butter over the casserole. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 25–30 minutes until set.
- Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and drizzling with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a crunchy topping, mix 1/2 cup chopped pecans with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and sprinkle over the casserole before baking.
- You can substitute challah or brioche for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
