French Toast Casserole
A delightful breakfast dish that combines classic French toast flavors into a hearty casserole, perfect for family gatherings and holiday brunches.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- ½ loaf ½ a loaf of French bread (about 8 oz) cut into cubes French bread adds texture and flavor.
- ½ cup ½ cup butter Melted for mixing.
- 1 cup 1 cup packed brown sugar For the base mixture.
- 6 pieces 6 eggs Essential for binding.
- 2 cups 2 cups milk For a creamy consistency.
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons cinnamon Divided for mixing and topping.
- 1 tablespoon 1 Tablespoon brown sugar for topping Sprinkled on top.
- to taste none Powdered sugar for topping Optional for serving.
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 mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces of bread 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.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use more milk in the egg mixture. You can prepare this dish the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight before baking.