French Toast Casserole
A warm and comforting French Toast Casserole that’s perfect for a weekend brunch or holiday breakfast, featuring custardy bread baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter and evenly spread the cubed French bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to soak all pieces.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, until the casserole is puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For added texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking, or serve with fresh berries for a fruity twist.