French Toast Casserole: The Easy Indulgent Breakfast You’ll Love
This French Toast Casserole is an easy and indulgent breakfast that will please everyone at the table, blending the classic flavors of French toast into a delightful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cube the challah bread and place it in a greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
- Feel free to prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: French Toast Casserole, Breakfast, Easy Recipe, Indulgent Breakfast