Delicious French Toast Casserole
Everything you love about French Toast packed into one baking dish! The perfect make-ahead special occasion breakfast.
Servings 10 people
Equipment
- 13 x 9-inch casserole dish
Ingredients
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 6-8 cups brioche or challah bread, cut into cubes
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ cups half and half
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
- Maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup; microwave on HIGH for 45 to 55 seconds or until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved (or melt in a saucepan over medium-low heat). Stir well and pour into a 9”x13” baking pan coated with cooking spray. Arrange bread pieces evenly over butter mixture.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs until beaten. Whisk in half and half and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread, pressing bread down until moistened.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Uncover baking dish. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set and golden brown. Sift confectioners’ sugar over top. Serve immediately.
Notes
TIFFY’S TIPS
- This recipe calls for packed light brown sugar. This means firmly pressing the ingredient into the measuring cup to remove air pockets and fill it to the exact level.
- I love topping each slice with berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Both challah and brioche are great breads for French toast and this recipe. They are enriched breads with a rich flavor and a soft, fluffy texture that becomes custard-like when cooked.
- This recipe freezes well. To reheat, just thaw and pop in the oven.
- This recipe is adjusted from my cookbook as I have tweaked through the years.