French Toast Bake Casserole
A delightful and comforting French Toast Bake Casserole, perfect for gathering around the breakfast table with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (French or challah)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Powdered sugar (for serving, optional)
- Maple syrup (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Cut the bread into cubes and distribute them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are all soaked.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best texture. Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg