Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with this Baked French Toast Casserole. A make-ahead dish perfect for brunch gatherings, this recipe features a rich custard-soaked bread topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Casserole:
- 1 loaf French bread (cut into 1-inch cubes, about 10 cups)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the bread cubes inside. Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over the bread, press gently, and refrigerate.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over bread. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set.
- Serve: Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berries.
- For extra flavor, add nuts to the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
