Easy French Toast Casserole
Easy French Toast Casserole is a baked breakfast dish made from bread cubes soaked in a sweet egg custard.It requires minimal preparation and can be assembled ahead of time.The texture is soft and custardy inside with a lightly crisp top.Perfect for holidays, brunches, and stress-free mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf day-old bread (French bread or brioche), cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
- ¾ cup sugar (white or brown)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish and evenly spread the bread cubes inside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread, pressing gently to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake uncovered at 180°C (350°F) for 40–45 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve warm with syrup, fruits, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Day-old bread absorbs custard better than fresh bread.
- Brioche or challah gives a richer texture.
- You can reduce sugar if serving with sweet toppings.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing for cleaner portions.
- Add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips work well.