French Toast Casserole
French toast casserole is a delightful breakfast treat that combines fluffy, custardy bread with a sweet vanilla aroma. This delicious dish is perfect for brunches, holidays, or even a cozy Sunday morning at home. Serve it warm with maple syrup and fresh berries to create a comforting experience that brings everyone together around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups thick brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (for serving)
- Fresh berries (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Cube the bread and place in the greased dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until blended.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss to ensure all pieces are soaked.
- Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with maple syrup and fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg