Description
A delightful and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that combines the richness of French toast with the convenience of a make-ahead dish, perfect for serving a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
1 loaf of brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for a dairy-free option)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
Maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the bread by cutting it into cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Fold the bread cubes into the custard mixture and let it soak for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pour the bread mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle with additional cinnamon and sugar.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Let cool, then serve with maple syrup or fresh berries.
Notes
This dish can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator for a more flavorful breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast, casserole, French toast, make-ahead, brunch
