Description
Baked French Toast Casserole is a delightful dish that combines the classic flavors of French toast into a convenient, shareable format, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of French bread: Cut into cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold the cubed French bread into the egg mixture until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and drizzle with maple syrup. Add nuts if using.
- Cover with aluminum foil and let it sit for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm with extra maple syrup.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like French or challah for best results.
- Soaking the bread for longer enhances flavor and texture.
- Check baking time as ovens may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: Baked French Toast, Casserole, Breakfast, Brunch, Easy Recipe