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Easy French Toast Casserole Recipe

Easy French Toast Casserole Recipe for Effortless Mornings

Enjoy this Easy French Toast Casserole Recipe, perfect for effortless mornings and customizable for any palate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 12 slices Loaf of Bread (day-old) Opt for stale bread to soak up the custard.
  • 8 large Eggs Bind the ingredients and create custard texture.
  • 2 cups Milk Dairy-free options like almond or oat milk are great.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is best for flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Key for flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup For serving; adds sweetness.
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. Cut the day-old loaf of bread into 1-inch cubes and arrange them in the baking dish.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the arranged bread and press the bread down into the custard.
  6. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old bread for best results and consider serving with fresh fruit or additional toppings.

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