Baked French Toast Casserole
A warm and comforting breakfast casserole filled with the delightful aromas of vanilla and cinnamon, perfect for brunch or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and gently stir until every piece is saturated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Serve warm drizzled with maple syrup.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better absorption of the custard. Customize with add-ins like fruits or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg