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Brioche French Toast Casserole
Indulge in the luxurious fusion of buttery brioche, velvety custard, and a warm cinnamon and vanilla embrace with my Brioche French Toast Casserole recipe. A make-ahead twist on a classic breakfast favorite that transforms any occasion into a celebration.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 16 ounces Brioche Loaf cut into cubes
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ⅕ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon powder sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the brioche bread into cubes. You can use a day-old brioche for better absorption of the egg mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Ensure that the sugar is well dissolved.
- Grease a baking dish and place the brioche cubes in it. Pour the egg mixture over the brioche, making sure all the pieces are well-coated. Allow it to sit for about 15-20 minutes, giving the bread a chance to absorb the liquid.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Dust the top with powder sugar, then slice it into squares, and serve warm with maple syrup.
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Notes
- Make Ahead - You can prepare this recipe the night before. Let the casserole sit out for a half hour prior to baking the next morning.
- How to tell if it's done - You can insert a knife in the center, and if it comes out clean, it's done.
- Old Bread - Opt for day-old or a few days old brioche for better absorption of the egg mixture. The slightly stale bread helps prevent the casserole from becoming too mushy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5c
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
270mg
(11%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
756IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5c | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 756IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.