What Ingredients Are in French Toast Casserole?
French toast casserole is made with all your usual French toast ingredients: bread, eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. We use half-and-half to achieve a rich custard, and we sprinkle in some toasted pecans for more flavor and a little texture. Feel free to substitute walnuts or chocolate chips or leave out the add-ins entirely.
One little extra that we add to our French toast casserole is a mixture of granulated sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Sprinkling this on top of the casserole before baking yields a crunchy caramelized crust on top that gives Cinnamon Toast Crunch vibes. You could vary the spices in the topping for a different flavor profile. Try ground cardamom or even pumpkin pie spice.
Preparation Time:
- 80 min
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of brioche bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for dusting
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Oven
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Add the cubed brioche bread to the bowl and gently fold until all the bread is soaked in the liquid mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if possible.
- Once ready to bake, remove the foil and drizzle maple syrup over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 720kcal
- Carbs: 80g
- Proteins: 25g
- Fats: 40g
Tags:
Breakfast