Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this Baked French Toast Casserole. With a rich custard-like base and a crunchy streusel topping, this make-ahead dish is perfect for a leisurely brunch or a special morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole Ingredients:
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add the cubed bread.
- Mix the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over bread, press gently, and refrigerate.
- Make the Streusel: Combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Bake: Preheat oven, uncover casserole, sprinkle streusel, drizzle with butter, and bake until golden and set.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with desired toppings.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
- This casserole can be assembled a day ahead and baked the next morning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
