Description
Baked French Toast Casserole is a delightful and easy breakfast dish that combines the flavors of traditional French toast with the convenience of a casserole. Perfect for feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cubed French bread to the egg mixture and gently fold until the bread is well coated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fruits like blueberries or strawberries to the mixture.
- This dish can be prepared the night before for a quick breakfast option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Baked French Toast Casserole, Breakfast Casserole, French Toast, Easy Breakfast