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French toast casserol

French Toast Casserole

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This overnight French toast casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch. Soft inside with crisp edges, it’s made with simple ingredients, warm spices, and can be customized with your favorite fruit or toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf brioche or challah cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1 cup blueberries or sliced fruit
  • Optional topping: ¼ cup brown sugar + 1 tablespoon melted butter

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9x13 baking dish and add cubed bread evenly across the bottom.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Pour mixture evenly over the bread. Gently press down to soak.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  5. When ready to bake, remove from fridge and let sit 15 minutes while oven preheats to 350°F.
  6. If using, top with fruit and sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
  7. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  8. Cool 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with maple syrup or toppings of choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture.
Add fruit, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts before baking.
Easily make dairy-free with almond milk and coconut cream.
Can be frozen baked or unbaked.

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