Description
Indulge in the cozy delight of French Toast Casserole, a perfect dish for lazy mornings or festive brunches. This warm, gooey casserole features buttery bread soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, baked to golden perfection. Each bite offers a delightful crunch combined with a soft center, making it a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings. Top it off with maple syrup and fresh fruit for an extra touch of sweetness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche or baguette, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Fold bread cubes into the mixture until coated; let soak for 10 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish and pour in the bread mixture evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 190mg