Traditional French Toast Casserole
A delightful French toast casserole made with soft bread soaked in a creamy custard, perfect for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche, challah, or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Spread the bread cubes evenly across the prepared dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down lightly to help the bread absorb the liquid.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the bread.
- Allow the casserole to sit for about 10 minutes to soak up the mixture.
- Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes or until it’s puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
Make it ahead of time: Assemble the casserole the night before and bake it in the morning for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg