Make your mornings memorable with this Simple French Toast Casserole. It is prepared in one pan and contains all the same great ingredients as classic French toast!
Who doesn't love an easy breakfast for family, friends, or just for yourself? This breakfast casserole is great any day of the week or for a Thanksgiving / Christmas morning. Even the pickiest eaters will like it. You can give options for fruit toppings, syrup, or powdered sugar. Give it a try and let us know how you like it!
Try some of our other favorites, such as Simple Sausage Quiche, Delicious French Toast, Easy Hash Brown Casserole, or Chocolate Banana Split Cake.
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Ingredients for French Toast Bake
- thick bread, cut into bite-sized pieces
- milk
- eggs
- salt
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- maple syrup
- unsalted butter, softened
- brown sugar, packed
- pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
FAQs
French Toast Casserole is a baked dish that combines the flavors of traditional French toast with the convenience of a casserole. It's made by soaking bread in a mixture of eggs, milk, and spices, then baking it until golden and custardy. It's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special holiday morning.
Yes, French Toast Casserole is perfect for making ahead. You can prepare it the night before and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, simply bake it as directed.
Yes, you can freeze this casserole. After baking, let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven before serving.
Stale or day-old bread works best because it absorbs the custard mixture without becoming too soggy. Brioche, challah, French bread, or even a sturdy white sandwich bread are great choices.
Popular toppings include maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar.
Top Tips
- Make sure to pour the egg mixture over the bread as evenly as possible.
- You can prepare this ahead of time and cover in the refrigerator until ready to bake. I usually just bake it right away. Right away or overnight, both are delicious.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
How to make French Toast Bake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Cut bread into 1 inch cubes.
- In a medium or large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, syrup, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt, until well combined.
- Spread cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
- Carefully pour egg mixture over the top of the bread cubes, as evenly as possible.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 4 tablespoon of softened butter together to form a crumbly topping.
- Sprinkle brown sugar topping over the bread.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until middle is set. Cool 5-10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
Simple French Toast Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 cups thick bread, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 6 eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9×13″ baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Cut bread into 1 inch cubes.
- In a medium or large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, syrup, vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt, until well combined.
- Spread cubed bread into the prepared baking dish.
- Carefully pour egg mixture over the top of the bread cubes, as evenly as possible.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 4 tablespoon of softened butter together to form a crumbly topping.
- Sprinkle brown sugar topping over the bread.
- Bake 30-40 minutes or until middle is set. Cool 5-10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
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