Savory French Toast Bake
Transform your breakfast or brunch with this hearty and crowd-pleasing Savory French Toast Bake—a delightful twist on the classic sweet dish. Made with day-old sourdough or rustic bread, this recipe combines fluffy eggs, creamy whole milk, and a medley of savory ingredients like cooked sausage or crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach. Topped with melty cheddar or Gruyère and a sprinkle of parmesan for extra depth, this casserole is baked to golden perfection. Seasoned with garlic, onion, and aromatic oregano, it’s an irresistible combination of flavors and textures in every bite. With an easy prep time of just 20 minutes and oven-baked convenience, this dish is perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch gatherings or savoring a cozy family breakfast. Serve it warm with a fresh side salad or enjoy it as a complete meal all on its own!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices day-old bread (sourdough or rustic loaf)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or gruyère)
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon crumbles
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach leaves, chopped
- 0.5 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
Cut the day-old bread slices into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and dried oregano until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
To the skillet, add the chopped spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Scatter the cooked sausage or bacon crumbles, cherry tomatoes, and the cooked spinach mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish.
Pour the egg mixture slowly and evenly over the bread and toppings, ensuring all the bread pieces are soaked.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese and parmesan evenly over the top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bake is set in the center.
Let the bake cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Savory French Toast Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*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.
