Description
Indulge in a delicious breakfast treat with this French Toast Casserole that is perfect for feeding a crowd. This easy-to-make dish is a twist on classic French toast, with a delightful custardy center and a sweet, crunchy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf (about 12 ounces) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Serving:
- powdered sugar and maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare bread: Place the bread cubes in the baking dish and pour the egg mixture over the bread, pressing down gently to soak.
- Add topping: Mix brown sugar and melted butter; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best results.
- Add nuts or berries for extra flavor and texture.
- Can be assembled the night before.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
