Brioche French Toast Casserole Recipe
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Brioche French Toast Casserole Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by cubing brioche bread and placing it in a buttered casserole dish. A custard made from whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt is whisked together and poured over the bread cubes, which are pressed gently to soak through. Covering and refrigerating the mixture for several hours or overnight allows the bread to absorb the custard fully.
Baking at 350°F for 45-50 minutes develops a lightly golden, set top while keeping the inside moist and custardy. Optional topping with halved strawberries and sliced almonds before baking adds freshness and texture. The recipe suggests using day-old brioche to prevent sogginess or drying fresh brioche in the oven if needed. Leftovers keep refrigerated up to three days and reheat well in the oven.
This casserole offers a way to use brioche bread for a richly flavored French toast variant with controlled sweetness and spice balance, suitable for a special breakfast or holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche 8 1-inch slices (day-old bread)
- 1 tablespoon butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups milk whole
- ½ cup heavy cream or half and half
- 6 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling on top
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup strawberries halved
- ½ cup almonds or any other nuts, sliced
Instructions
- Slice brioche slices into small 1-inch cubes. Brush a 9X13 casserole dish with melted butter.
- Spread the cubed brioche bread on a single layer. Set it aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
- Spread it over the bread. Gently press to ensure that brioche cubes are fully soaked with the liquid mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight (for up to 8 hours).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).
- Remove the plastic wrap. If desired, top it off with halved strawberries and sprinkle it with almond slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the top layer is lightly golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old brioche to avoid sogginess; fresh brioche can be dried in a 300°F oven for about 15 minutes if needed.
- If using store-bought brioche, adjust sugar amount due to potential higher sweetness.
- For a classic French toast style, cut brioche into triangles, soak individually, and layer before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days in airtight containers and reheated at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 318mg | 106% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1208IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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