Chocolate French Toast Casserole
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Chocolate French Toast Casserole
Description
The recipe starts by mixing eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, cocoa powder, and instant cocoa mix into a smooth custard. Chunks of challah bread are bathed in this mixture to absorb flavor and moisture. Chocolate chips are layered with the bread in a dish, topped with the custard mix. Separately, butter and brown sugar are melted to a glossy mixture that is poured over the top to create a sweet crust during baking. The casserole is wrapped and chilled overnight to deepen flavors and enhance texture.
When baked at 350°F, the casserole turns golden brown and develops a creamy, rich texture inside with pockets of melted chocolate. It is best served warm, making it suitable for brunch or special breakfasts.
The recipe notes that only the dry contents of cocoa packets or k-cups should be used in the mixture, not the prepared drink, ensuring proper texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 1 challah bread cut into large 2-3 inch pieces, loaf
- 8 egg room temperature
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 packet hot cocoa mix dry mixture, instant
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tick butter unsalted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Add eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, cocoa powder, and one Instant packet of hot cocoa to a large mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
- Add the challah bread pieces to the bowl in a few batches. Gently stir to ensure the bread is coated and has absorbed the mixture.
- Add bread to the prepared baking dish and top it with chocolate chips, repeating this with the remaining bread. Pour any remaining chocolate mixture over the bread.
- Add butter and brown sugar to a small saucepan and melt over medium heat, stirring continuously for about 5-7 minutes. When the mixture is smooth and shiny, pour it over the bread. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Allow the casserole to stay at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before transferring to the oven.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Start checking at 25 minutes.
- Once it bakes, serve immediately, preferably with maple syrup and fresh fruits!
Notes
- Use only the dry contents of hot cocoa packets or pods in the custard, not the prepared beverage.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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