French Toast Casserole
A sweet, cinnamon-spiced French toast casserole that’s prepped the night before and baked in the morning — perfect for easy breakfasts and weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: About 9 hours including chilling
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the casserole:
- 1 loaf (about 14–16 oz) brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- For the topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add bread cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread, pressing down lightly to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over the soaked bread.
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can use French bread or sourdough instead of brioche for a chewier texture.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for crunch.
- For a less sweet version, reduce sugar by 1/4 cup.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/french-toast-casserole/
