Grandma Re's Baguette French Toast Casserole Recipe

There's nothing quite like waking up to the smell of a delicious breakfast wafting through the air. And when it comes to breakfast, few dishes are as comforting and satisfying as a warm, hearty French toast casserole. This recipe for Grandma Re's Baguette French Toast Casserole is a family favorite that's sure to become a beloved staple in your own home.

The secret to this mouthwatering dish lies in the use of a baguette, which provides the perfect base for soaking up the rich custard...

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
1 French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 ½ cups milk
6 eggs
1 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)
½ cup margarine
2 tablespoons corn syrup

Information

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Additional Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 10
Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan. Place baguette slices into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Combine half-and-half, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Pour over bread slices, cover the baking pan, and store in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Uncover pan. Combine brown sugar, pecans, margarine, and corn syrup in a bowl and spoon over bread mixture, making sure to touch each slice.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition

462 cal.

Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 129mg
Sodium: 410mg
Total Carbohydrate: 49g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Sugars: 26g
Protein: 11g
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 142mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 265mg

How to Make Grandma Re's Baguette French Toast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

462 cal.

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