Easy Baked French Toast Casserole
This Easy Baked French Toast Casserole is a rich, comforting breakfast bake made with soft bread soaked in a sweet cinnamon-vanilla custard and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or meal prep, this make-ahead French toast casserole is simple, delicious, and ideal for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 cups bread (brioche or challah), cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Optional topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish and spread cubed bread evenly inside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the custard evenly over the bread, pressing gently to soak all pieces.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- For the topping, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Slightly stale bread works best for absorbing the custard.Overnight chilling enhances flavor and texture.Add fruit or chocolate chips for variation.
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