Description
This Easy Baked French Toast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead breakfast or brunch option that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. With a hint of cinnamon and a sweet brown sugar topping, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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French Toast
- 1 loaf of bread (Brioche or French recommended)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tbsp orange juice (optional)
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Topping
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- Maple Syrup
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the French Toast Mixture: Cut or tear bread into cubes, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange juice. Combine with bread cubes.
- Refrigerate: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F.
- Make Topping: Whisk melted butter, sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
- Top and Bake: Spoon topping over casserole, bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool for 10 minutes, then serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- To store – store leftover French toast casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze – prepare casserole in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 350°F for 30 minutes after thawing overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
