French Toast Casserole
Make your mornings special with the delightful French Toast Casserole, a baked version of the classic breakfast favorite that combines all the rich flavors you love. This easy recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time and is perfect for serving a crowd, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy brunches. With customizable options for spices and fruits, you can create a dish that suits everyone’s taste. Plus, it’s a make-ahead option—prepare it the night before and simply bake it in the morning for a hassle-free start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ loaf of French bread (about 8 oz) cut into cubes
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
- Powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and generously butter a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Pour this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Spread the cubed bread evenly over the brown sugar mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour this over the bread cubes, ensuring they are well soaked. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon and top with brown sugar.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 164mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 168mg
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