Description
French Toast Casserole is the cozy breakfast dish that everyone loves! This easy-to-make casserole features layers of fluffy bread soaked in a sweet custard, baked until golden brown, and dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for brunch gatherings or leisurely Sunday mornings, it combines the delightful flavors of cinnamon and vanilla in a single, satisfying serving. Customize it with your favorite toppings like berries or chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah bread (about 12 cups cubed)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cut challah bread into one-inch cubes and place them in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread evenly, then gently press down to coat.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 160mg