Description
A cozy, make-ahead French Toast Casserole with soft custard-soaked bread and a golden cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for brunch or holidays!
Ingredients
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1 lb French bread, cubed and dried
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8 large eggs
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3 cups 2% milk (or preferred milk)
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans, fresh berries, chocolate chips
Instructions
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add cubed bread.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pour over bread.
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Press bread to soak custard evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Next morning, preheat oven to 350°F.
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Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Dot over casserole.
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Bake covered for 30 mins, uncover and bake 15–20 mins more.
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Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use slightly stale or toasted bread for best results.
- Can be made dairy-free or gluten-free with substitutions.
- Add nuts or fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Reheats well—perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American