Description
A delightful breakfast casserole that combines chunks of bread soaked in a rich custard mixture, baked to golden perfection, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah or brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prep the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- Tear the Bread: Tear the challah or brioche into bite-sized pieces and evenly distribute them in the dish.
- Make the Custard: Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the Bread: Pour the custard mixture over the bread pieces, pressing down gently to immerse the floating pieces.
- Refrigerate: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Your Oven: On baking day, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the Streusel: Mix melted butter with brown sugar and flour to make a crumbly topping.
- Top and Bake: Sprinkle streusel over the soaked bread and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Serve Warm: Let it cool slightly, cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use stale bread. Customize by adding fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg