French Toast Casserole Recipe
Indulge in a delicious and easy-to-make French Toast Casserole that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. This overnight recipe allows the flavors to meld together for a delightful morning treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling overnight)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 1 loaf day-old French bread (cubed into 1-inch pieces)
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For Serving:
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread cubed bread evenly in it.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the egg mixture over the bread, press gently, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven, let casserole sit at room temp, then bake until golden and set.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with berries if desired.
Notes
- Consider using brioche or challah bread for a richer taste.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
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