Description
A delicious baked French toast casserole made with brioche or challah bread, perfect for a brunch or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped pecans, mini chocolate chips, orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cube the bread into bite-size pieces and spread them in a 9 by 13 baking dish.
- In a big bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to make the custard.
- Pour the custard over the bread, then gently press the cubes down.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some fresh berries or mini chocolate chips.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and baked in the morning for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg