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French toast casserole

Delicious French Toast Casserole for Easy Weekend Brunch

This French toast casserole is a cozy, make-ahead masterpiece perfect for brunches, featuring a soft interior and a crisp topping that will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 loaf Sourdough Bread or brioche, challah, or French bread
  • 6 Large Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk non-dairy milk optional
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or additional milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract use pure for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sugar adjust to taste, maple syrup optional
For the Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour optional
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar regular sugar can work
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg for a twist
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter cut into mixture until crumbly

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cut the sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes and scatter evenly in a greased baking dish.
    French toast casserole
  2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl. Pour over the bread cubes and let it soak.
    French toast casserole
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    French toast casserole
  4. Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter until it resembles crumbly sand.
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  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle the topping over the casserole and bake for 45-60 minutes until golden brown.
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  6. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup or whipped cream.
    French toast casserole

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use stale or slightly toasted bread for best texture. Customize flavors with fruits or savory ingredients as desired.

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