This easy French toast casserole is perfect for lazy weekend mornings or holiday brunches. It’s made with simple ingredients and can be prepped the night before, making it a convenient and delicious breakfast option.
Preparation time:
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
– 1 loaf of French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 8 large eggs
– 2 cups of whole milk
– 1/2 cup of heavy cream
– 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup of brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
– Maple syrup, for serving
Directions:
– Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
– Arrange the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
– In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
– Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, making sure that all the bread is coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
– Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
– In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
– Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top of the bread mixture.
– Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
– Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving with maple syrup.
This easy French toast casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household. It’s a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a classic breakfast dish.
