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French Toast Casserole

Delicious French Toast Casserole: Cozy Breakfast Bliss

This French Toast Casserole is a comforting and versatile breakfast dish perfect for busy mornings and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 loaf Brioche or Challah or French Bread day-old preferred
  • 6 large Eggs for vegan option, substitute with flax eggs
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
For Sweetness and Flavor
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar reduce to tone down sweetness
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream for Cinnamon Roll variation, or replace with more milk
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract omit if using flavored bread
For Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust according to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg adjust according to taste
For Richness
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Cinnamon Roll Variation
  • 1 package Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls homemade rolls for a healthier option

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously.
  2. Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange them evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread and gently press down to ensure absorption. Let sit for 10 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
  5. Melt butter and drizzle it over the casserole, or mix with brown sugar for the Overnight version before baking.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old bread for the best texture. Adjust spices according to preference. Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

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