French Toast Casserole
French toast casserole is a crowd-pleasing brunch dish that combines the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla with fluffy bread. Perfect for lazy weekends or festive gatherings, this delightful casserole is easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy quality moments with family and friends while it bakes to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah bread (about 10 cups cubed)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for drizzling)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread, gently folding until all pieces are soaked. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Grease a baking dish and transfer the bread mixture evenly into it.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg