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

Looking for a delicious and easy breakfast recipe to feed a crowd? This Easy French Toast Casserole is the perfect solution. Whether you're hosting brunch for a big group or simply want to prepare a hassle-free breakfast for your family, this recipe is sure to be a hit. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish takes the classic French toast and transforms it into a convenient casserole that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-sized pieces, or more as needed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole

  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Make the French toast: Stir brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour butter-brown sugar mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter French bread pieces over top in a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. Pour over bread pieces, then press bread down with a spatula so the bread absorbs the liquid. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, remove French toast from the refrigerator and discard plastic wrap. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Make topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the French toast.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes, covering with aluminum foil at any point if the top is browning too much.
  • To serve, cut into squares and invert onto serving plates.
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 223mg