Delightful French Toast Casserole
A delightful take on traditional French toast, this casserole is baked to golden perfection and is perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably challah or brioche)
- 4 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 ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place them evenly in the greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread and ensure all pieces are soaked.
- In another bowl, mix chopped nuts, melted butter, and brown sugar to create a crunchy topping.
- Sprinkle the nutty crumble over the soaked bread and cover the dish with foil. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake the covered dish in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best results, prepare the casserole the night before to allow the bread to absorb the egg mixture fully.
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