Description
A delightful and simple baked breakfast casserole that combines the flavors of traditional French toast, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (cubed)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- Syrup or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and gently stir to coat.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Serve warm with syrup or powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality bread; brioche or challah work wonderfully. Feel free to customize with fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg