French Toast Casserole
A delightful breakfast or brunch dish that combines the classic flavors of French toast into a hearty casserole, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
For the casserole
- ½ loaf a loaf of French bread (about 8 oz) cut into cubes
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon divided
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar for topping
- Powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Butter a 13x9 inch baking pan and set it aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Add the bread cubes to the pan, spreading them over the top of the brown sugar and butter mixture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour this egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring that all pieces are saturated.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and the 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over the top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, and if desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Serving
- Serve French Toast Casserole warm, straight from the oven. It can be cut into squares for easy serving.
- Pair it with fresh fruits, such as berries or sliced bananas, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use more milk in the egg mixture. Consider adding nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch. You can prepare this dish the night before and bake it the next morning.