Description
This delicious baked french toast casserole is perfect for a holiday breakfast or a special brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, orange zest
Instructions
- Cube the bread into bite-size pieces and spread them in a 9 by 13 baking dish.
- In a big bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to prepare the custard.
- Pour the custard over the bread, then gently press the cubes down.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 50 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is great for serving a crowd.
- Feel free to mix and match your favorite add-ins.
- It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg