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Best French Toast Casserole
The Best French Toast Casserole Recipe also happens to be an easy overnight dish that can be completely prepared ahead of time. This will become a favorite among your family and friends.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 20
Calories: 115 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter melted (1 stick)
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 loaf Texas toast Not frozen; found in fresh sliced bread aisle
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cup milk whole or low-fat
- 1 TB vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ⅛ tsp table salt
Cinnamon sugar mixture
- 2 TB light brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional toppings
- powdered sugar real maple syrup, fresh berries
Instructions
- Use hand whisk to combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until fully incorporated. Mixture should be about 2 3/4 cup total. Set aside.
- Put butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Add 1 cup brown sugar and stir until well incorporated. Use rubber spatula to evenly press mixture into bottom of a greased 9×13 pan, spreading mixture evenly.
- Lay a single layer of Texas Toast in pan (about 6 whole slices), cutting additional pieces to fill pan bottom, if needed. Very gradually and slowly brush 1 cup of egg mixture evenly over every slice of bread, taking care to saturate edges - do not hastily pour egg mixture or all of it will end up at the bottom.
- Sprinkle evenly with most of the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture, reserving about 2 tsp of the mixture for topping. Repeat with second layer, using another 6 slices or so of bread. Slowly brush remaining egg mixture over that layer, again paying special attention to the edges. Ensure all slices are well saturated. End with sprinkling of remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Cover tightly and chill overnight in fridge, or at least long enough for custard to thoroughly soak bread.
- Preheat oven to 350F, with rack on lower middle position. Let casserole rest at room temp while oven preheats. Bake for 40-45 minutes, covered for the first 30 minutes, and uncovered after that.Be sure to scrape up all the bottom sticky goodness when serving. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and maple syrup.
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Notes
- If you don't have time to chill overnight, let the casserole soak for at least 35 minutes at room temp before baking.
- For substitutions, variations, and serving suggestions, see original article.
- French bread casserole is best served fresh. Leftovers can be wrapped airtight and kept at mild room temperature for a day, or chilled for several days. For best results, reheat in the oven.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
226IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 226IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.