French Toast Casserole Recipe
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French Toast Casserole Recipe
Description
This French Toast Casserole begins with coarse cubes of French bread coated thoroughly in a custard mixture of eggs, whole milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. The bread soaks up the custard, ensuring a tender and flavorful interior. A topping mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cold diced butter is sprinkled evenly over the soaked bread before baking.
Baking at 375°F yields a golden-brown top with a slightly crisp texture from the buttered sugar topping, while the custard bakes into a smooth, tender filling. The cinnamon and vanilla impart warm spice notes that complement the sweetness.
This casserole can be served warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar to taste, adding layers of sweetness and moisture. It makes a comforting breakfast or brunch centerpiece.
For richer custard, half and half or heavy cream can substitute some milk. If the top browns too quickly, tenting with foil helps prevent burning. Spices can be varied seasonally, and nuts or streusel topping can be added to provide extra texture.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 6 large egg
- 1¾ cups milk 370mL, whole
- ¼ cup brown sugar 55g, packed
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large French bread cut into 1-inch cubes (about 14 to 16-oz, loaf
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar 55g, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter diced (57g, cold
To Serve
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with butter.
For the Filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the bread until fully coated. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
For the Topping:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle the mixture and the butter evenly over the bread mixture.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve with powdered sugar and maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- Use half and half or add heavy cream instead of all milk for a richer custard.
- If the casserole browns too fast, tent with aluminum foil during baking.
- Modify the spice mix with seasonal options like pumpkin or apple pie spices.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for crunch.
- Consider a streusel topping in place of cinnamon sugar for a crisp texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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