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Easy French Toast Casserole Recipes

Easy French Toast Casserole Recipes

This easy baked French toast casserole is soft inside with a caramelized, buttery top. Great for weekend brunch or holidays.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 10 cup cubed brioche or challah day-old works best
  • 1.5 cup beaten eggs
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.45 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.3 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.55 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the bread cubes evenly in the dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  • Pour the custard over the bread and gently press to soak.
  • Let stand 15 to 30 minutes, or cover and chill overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Stir melted butter with brown sugar until syrupy; drizzle over the casserole.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 18 to 22 minutes more, until set and golden.
  • Cool 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup.

Notes

For a pecan crunch, scatter 1/2 cup chopped pecans over the top before baking. To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate up to 12 hours; bake straight from the fridge, adding a few extra minutes if needed.