Description
This French Toast Casserole Recipe is a delightful twist on traditional French toast, perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying a special weekend brunch. With a rich custard-soaked bread base and a sweet, crumbly topping, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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French Toast:
- 1 (24-ounce) loaf sourdough bread (or brioche, challah, or French bread)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sugar
Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes: Scatter evenly in a greased 9-x-13-inch baking dish.
- Mix custard: In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar. Pour evenly over bread.
- Refrigerate: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Refrigerate in a sealed bag overnight.
- Preheat oven: To 350 degrees F.
- Add topping: Sprinkle the topping over the bread.
- Bake: Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
