French Toast Casserole
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4.3
French Toast Casserole
Description
This casserole starts by layering torn sourdough bread in a baking dish and pouring over a custard mixture consisting of eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and yellow cake mix. The bread absorbs the custard for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator, softening and enriching the bread.
A crumbly topping made from flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter is dropped in spoonfuls over the soaked bread before baking at 350°F for about an hour. The center sets firm yet moist and the topping crisps and browns.
The finished dish pairs well with butter, whipped cream, fresh berries, or maple syrup for a varied brunch experience. The cake mix adds sweetness and structure to the custard beyond traditional French toast.
The recipe suggests using hearty breads like sourdough, challah, or brioche for best texture. Leftovers reheat well in the oven. Add-ins like bacon or chopped pecans can be mixed in or added on top for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 sourdough bread tore into pieces, or French bread, loaf
- 8 egg
- 2 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
- 2 c. yellow cake mix Golden Butter brand
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 c. butter softened
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13" glass baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Layer pieces of bread in baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heaving whipping cream, cake mix, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Pour mixture over bread.
- Cover baking dish and store in the fridge overnight or for several hours.
- In a small bowl add flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt, stir until combined. Mix in I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! to mixture. Store in fridge overnight and several hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove french toast casserole from fridge, uncover and drop topping by the spoonful randomly across french toast casserole.
- Bake for 1 hour until the center is set and edges are browned.
- Serve with butter, whipped cream, berries or maple syrup
Notes
- Sourdough, challah, brioche, or French bread work best due to their sturdiness.
- Soak the bread in the custard at least 3-4 hours or overnight to allow full absorption and prevent sogginess.
- Use hearty bread or reduce liquid if the casserole comes out too soggy.
- Serve with toppings like whipped cream, berries, maple syrup, or butter as desired.
- Leftovers reheat in a foil-covered dish in the oven for about 30 minutes until warm.
- Consider adding bacon, chopped pecans, or cinnamon swirl bread for flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 111g | 37% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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