Description
A delightful breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of traditional French toast into one easy-to-make dish, perfect for gatherings, lazy weekends, or treating loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish generously with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture, gently folding to combine.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes for the bread to soak up the liquid.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden on top.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For extra richness, consider using half-and-half instead of milk. Feel free to add nuts, fruits, or chocolate chips for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg