Description
Looking for the best French toast casserole? This easy, cozy, and quick recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch! A simple, sweet idea made with basic ingredients and full of cinnamon flavor. Great for holidays, family meals, and healthy meal prep mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf day-old bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Powdered sugar, for topping
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut bread into cubes and spread evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour custard over bread, pressing to soak. Let sit 10–15 mins or overnight in fridge.
- Drizzle melted butter over top.
- Bake for 45–50 mins until golden and set in the center.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with syrup.
Notes
- Use brioche or challah for extra richness.
- Add fruit or nuts for extra texture.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 145mg