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Sweet French Toast Casserole

Sweet French Toast Casserole for Effortless Weekend Mornings

This Sweet French Toast Casserole is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for breakfast gatherings, transforming traditional French toast into a delightful, custard-like version.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Main Casserole
  • 1 loaf French Bread A sturdy, slightly stale French bread works best for optimal soaking.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Use room temperature for the brown sugar mixture.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed brown sugar for richness.
  • 6 large Eggs Essential for binding.
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness and aroma.
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk provides creaminess.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Optional for garnish.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries For complementing flavors.
  • 0.25 cup Maple Syrup Enhances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 13x9 inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Gather ingredients and prepare your baking pan.
  2. Butter the bottom and sides of the baking pan generously.
  3. Melt half a cup of butter in a saucepan and stir in one cup of brown sugar until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  4. Cube the French bread into bite-sized pieces and spread over the brown sugar layer.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Pour over the bread cubes.
  6. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar and cinnamon over the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  8. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to soak overnight or at least for 2 hours for best results. Experiment with adding fruits or nuts for customization.

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