Baked French Toast Casserole

This hearty casserole brings all the tastes you love about French toast into one delicious casserole. Enjoy this breakfast casserole on Christmas morning at your next holiday brunch.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 370kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

French Toast

1 loaf french bread 16 ounces cut into 1 inch cubes
9 large eggs
2 cups milk
½ cup heavy cream whipping
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

½ cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
½ cup unsalted butter cut in small cubes

Instructions

Spread the bread cubes out in a well-greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, whipping cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Use the flat side of a spatula to push the bread cubes down into the egg mixture, so they start soaking up the custard.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry knife until crumbly. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Remove the casserole from the fridge 40 minutes prior to baking to let it come to room temperature. Right before baking, sprinkle it with the topping. Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until set, puffy, and golden brown.

Notes

I love this recipe with crusty French bread, but if a shorter soaking period is desired, use challah bread or brioche bread and soak for at least 4 hours.
It is best to remove the casserole from the fridge 40 minutes prior to baking to bring it to room temperature. But don't remove the topping from the fridge until you are ready to sprinkle and bake.
For those of you who love nutmeg, add a couple of pinches. It is delicious, but my daughter is allergic to it.
Top individual slices with sweet cream butter, fresh berries, and warm maple syrup.
Refrigerator leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
To freeze, first fully cool, then put slices in a sturdy airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

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