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French Toast Casserole

Decadent French Toast Casserole to Brighten Your Mornings

Experience the deliciousness of French Toast Casserole for breakfast with this make-ahead recipe, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Use for greasing the pan; coconut oil is a dairy-free option.
  • 1.5 pounds Challah Bread Cut into 1-inch cubes, slightly stale works best.
  • 6 large Large Eggs Adds richness and helps bind the casserole.
  • 2 cups Milk Dairy or non-dairy option like oat or almond milk.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can swap with coconut sugar for a healthier choice.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon Key feature of French toast casserole.
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg Adds depth to the flavor profile.
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Enhances all flavors.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Essential finishing touch.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can replace with walnuts or omit for nut-free.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Overnight French Toast Casserole
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter or coconut oil.
  2. Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and layer them evenly in the baking dish.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring every piece is coated.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Melt butter and drizzle over the casserole, then sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 10-20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving warm with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use slightly stale bread for optimal texture and soak overnight for best results.

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