Description
A delightful and easy-to-make French Toast Bake Casserole perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (optional)
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
- Feel free to add fruits like blueberries or strawberries for extra flavor.
- This dish can be prepared the night before for a quick breakfast option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg