French Toast Casserole

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This French toast casserole is everything you love about the classic breakfast, baked into a golden, custardy dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Whether you prep it the night before or whip it up fresh, it’s a no-fuss way to make mornings extra special.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Serene

Ingredients

Casserole

14 ounces French bread
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 large eggs
1¾ cup whole milk
½ cup light brown sugar

Topping

½ cup light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter cold
powdered sugar (optional)
maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
Cut french bread into one inch cubes
Heat bread on a baking sheet at 225 degrees for 12-15 minutes to dry it out.
While bread is baking, prepare custard by whisking eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, set aside
Prepare topping by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon and salt together.
Cut the butter into small cubes.
Pull bread from oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Transfer bread from baking sheet into a 9x13 inch cake pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour custard evenly over bread, sprinkle on the topping, then place the cubed butter over the top.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
To serve sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.

Notes

Make Ahead Information:

Overnight: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate overnight for the bread to soak up the custard.
Next-Day: Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking as directed.
Freezing: Assemble, cover, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.

Storage Information:

To Store: Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
To Reheat: Warm in the microwave or oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
To Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat as needed.

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