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French Toast Casserole

A delightful and shareable breakfast dish that transforms classic French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole with rich flavors and creamy texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 loaf 1 loaf of bread (preferably brioche or challah) Use stale bread for better absorption.
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups 2 cups milk Can substitute with dairy-free milk.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts) Feel free to swap with your favorite.
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • to taste Maple syrup for serving (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the bread into cubes and arrange them evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Pour this custard mixture over the bread cubes, making sure all pieces are well-soaked.
  5. In another bowl, mix the chopped nuts, flour, and melted butter to create a crumbly topping.
  6. Sprinkle this mixture over the bread and custard.
  7. If you want to prepare it the night before, cover the dish and refrigerate. Otherwise, bake immediately.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden and the custard has set.
  2. Let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

For storage, keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave. Experiment with flavors like chocolate chips or sautéed apples for variations.

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