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The Best French Toast Casserole
The best French toast casserole is a delightful blend of soft, custardy bread infused with rich vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, topped with a sweet, crunchy crust. Ready in under an hour, this casserole transforms your morning with its warm, inviting aroma and mouth-watering taste.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Casserole:
- 1 loaf French bread challah, or French country bread
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup berries optional; can be fresh or frozen, in small pieces
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional toppings:
- Fresh fruit
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Slice and cube the bread into 1-inch pieces. Spread the bread in the prepared baking dish and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain. Pour this mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are well saturated.
- For the topping, mix the brown sugar, softened butter, flour, and cinnamon in a separate bowl until well combined. The texture should resemble wet sand.
- If using, add the desired fruit (e.g., blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries) by pushing them into the casserole. Then, sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over it.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Once the casserole is golden brown and set, remove it from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes to firm up slightly. Then, serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings like syrup, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
378kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
743IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 743IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.