French Toast Casserole

This warm, cinnamon-kissed breakfast bake turns an ordinary morning into something comforting and special.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 10

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Calories: 480

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

16 oz French bread cut into cubes and slightly dried out
6 tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces
¾ cups brown sugar packed for the caramel base
6 large eggs room temperature for smoother mixing
2 cups milk whole or 2% for richness
2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure for best flavor
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided between filling and topping
1 tablespoons brown sugar for sprinkling on top
2 tablespoons powdered sugar for garnish optional

Method

Set the oven to 375°F , generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, and place it aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then stir in the brown sugar until the mixture looks glossy and smooth before spreading it evenly in the bottom of the dish.
Scatter the bread cubes over the caramel layer, distributing them so the surface is fairly even.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and about half of the cinnamon, then slowly pour this over the bread so everything gets well soaked, and finish by sprinkling the remaining cinnamon and the extra brown sugar on top.
Slide the dish into the oven and bake until the top is deeply golden and set, about 25–30 minutes.
Take the casserole out of the oven and dust with powdered sugar if you like before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 125mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

A cozy, oven-baked twist on classic French toast that feels like a weekend morning in every bite.

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