Description
Indulge in this decadent Cinnamon French Toast Casserole, a make-ahead breakfast bake that’s perfect for weekends or special occasions. With warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish is a delightful twist on classic French toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and add the cubed French bread, spreading it evenly.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Soak Bread: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, press lightly to soak, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Drizzle melted butter over the casserole, bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with syrup or powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a crunchier topping, add chopped pecans before baking.
- You can use brioche or challah instead of French bread.
- Perfect for prepping ahead for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
