Start your day with a touch of comfort by making this delightful French Toast Casserole. It’s everything you love about traditional French toast but with a twist. Instead of flipping individual slices on the stovetop, this recipe lets you bake the bread in a single pan, allowing it to bake to golden perfection in the oven. The top turns slightly crispy while the inside remains deliciously soft and custardy. With minimal prep, you can even make it the night before, so it’s ready to bake first thing in the morning. It’s a perfect solution for busy mornings, family brunches, or special occasions when you want to serve something warm, sweet, and satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen. Drizzle it with maple syrup, dust it with powdered sugar, or add fresh fruit for the perfect finishing touch.
French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
1/2 Loaf French Bread, cubed
1/2 Cup Butter
1 Cup Brown Sugar
6 Eggs
2 Cups Milk
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar, for top of casserole
Steps
1) Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Butter a 13”x9” baking pan and set aside.
2) Melt butter in a small sauce pan, over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until melted.
3) Pour sauce pan mixture in the bottom of the baking pan and spread evenly.
4) Add bread cubes to pan and spread evenly.
5) Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, 1 tsp of cinnamon together and pour over the cubed bread, saturating all pieces.
6) Sprinkle top with remaining cinnamon and brown sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until top is golden brown.
