French Toast Breakfast Casserole
Transform your morning routine with this irresistible French Toast Breakfast Casserole! Made with rich challah or brioche bread, this indulgent dish combines a creamy custard base of eggs, milk, and heavy cream with a hint of cinnamon and optional nutmeg for a warm and cozy flavor. Perfect for brunch gatherings or holiday mornings, this make-ahead casserole is soaked overnight to infuse every bite with sweetness from granulated and brown sugars, then baked to golden perfection. Topped with a drizzle of melted butter, a dusting of powdered sugar, and served with maple syrup, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour of baking time, this recipe ensures stress-free mornings and full-flavored decadence in every slice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Challah bread (or brioche, cubed)
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- optional Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cut the challah bread into 1-inch cubes and evenly distribute them in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to allow the bread to soak up the custard mixture.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the plastic wrap or foil from the casserole dish. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
Bake the casserole uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.3 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.4 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2121 mg | 707% | |
| Sodium | 2665 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 571.2 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 385.8 g | ||
| Protein | 112.1 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.6 mcg | 68% | |
| Calcium | 1098 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1954 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
