Description
This easy French toast casserole is a delightful breakfast dish that combines the classic flavors of French toast into a convenient, shareable bake. Perfect for brunches or busy mornings!
Ingredients
1 loaf bread (about 12 slices, preferably day-old)
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup maple syrup (optional for serving)
Powdered sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2. Grease 9×13 inch baking dish
3. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place evenly
4. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt
5. Pour mixture over bread cubes, press gently
6. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight
7. Bake 45 minutes or until golden
8. Cool 10 minutes before slicing
9. Dust with sugar or drizzle syrup
Notes
Add fruits like blueberries or bananas before baking.
Prepare the night before for easy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg