French Toast Casserole
This French Toast Casserole is a warm, comforting breakfast dish featuring custardy bread baked to golden perfection, perfect for feeding a crowd or a weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place the cubed French bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing lightly to soak.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped nuts, and melted butter; sprinkle evenly over the soaked bread.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Optionally drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream. You can also prepare it the night before for an effortless morning meal.