How to Make Baked French Toast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about the smell of warm, cinnamon French toast wafting through the kitchen in the morning. And if you're a fan of this classic breakfast dish, you'll love this recipe for Baked French Toast Casserole. This easy and delicious dish takes all the flavors of traditional French toast and transforms them into a convenient, make-ahead casserole that's perfect for serving a crowd or enjoying as leftovers throughout the week.

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, milk, white sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in overlapping rows in the prepared baking dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg together in a bowl; spread evenly over bread in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Generously top French toast with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    596 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 180mg
    • Sodium: 392mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 282mg