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French Toast Bake Casserole
5 from 24 votes

French Toast Bake Casserole

French Toast Bake Casserole features cubed sourdough or French baguette soaked overnight in a mixture of eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with a crumbly mixture of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cold butter, it bakes to a soft, custardy interior with a crisp, sweet topping. A drizzle of powdered sugar glaze and fresh strawberries garnish the finished casserole, creating a rich, festive breakfast or brunch dish.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
13 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 399 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf sourdough bread or French Baguette
Mixture:
  • 8 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Crumb Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter cold and cut into small pieces
Garnish:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or more
  • 1 cup strawberries

Instructions

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  1. Grease a 9x13 inch pan and set aside.
  2. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange them on the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix together all the MIXTURE ingredients. Pour mixture evenly over bread.
  4. Cover the pan with Plastic Wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  6. Add the butter pieces and using a fork combine until the mixture is crumbly. Place it in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate overnight as well.
  7. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  8. Sprinkle the crumb topping on top of the bread.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes or 1 hour depending on how soft you prefer the pudding.
  10. Remove from the oven.
  11. Mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle the glaze over the bread, garnish with berries and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 209mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 589IU (12%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399

% Daily Value*

Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 589IU 12%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.