Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this French toast casserole, a perfect blend of cinnamon and vanilla that transforms your breakfast table into a delightful experience. With its fluffy texture and rich custard base, this dish is ideal for lazy weekends or special gatherings. Prepare ahead of time for stress-free entertaining and watch your loved ones savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, torn into pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until combined.
- Spread the torn bread evenly in the baking dish.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread, pressing down gently to soak.
- Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 195mg