French Toast Casserole Recipe
This French Toast Casserole is a warm, comforting dish perfect for weekend breakfasts or holiday brunches. It's rich, custardy, and lightly sweetened with cinnamon and vanilla. Prepare it the night before for an easy morning treat!
Ingredients
- 8 slices of day-old bread cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- Powdered sugar or maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13" baking dish and layer the bread cubes evenly.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, pressing down to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes or until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with syrup before serving.
Notes
- Use brioche or challah for a richer flavor.
- Add chopped nuts or berries for variation.
- Can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
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