Best 7 Bacon Baked French Toast Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our delectable Bacon Baked French Toast Casserole, a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This casserole is a perfect choice for a hearty breakfast or brunch, combining the classic flavors of French toast with the irresistible smokiness of bacon. With a custard base that infuses each bite with a creamy richness, this dish is elevated by a crispy bacon topping that adds a satisfying crunch. Our article features a collection of enticing recipes that cater to various dietary preferences, including a vegetarian option for those seeking a meatless indulgence. Discover the secrets to creating a perfect Bacon Baked French Toast Casserole, from selecting the right bread to achieving the ideal balance of spices and seasonings. Explore variations such as our delectable Blueberry Baked French Toast Casserole, bursting with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, or our decadent Chocolate Chip Baked French Toast Casserole, a chocolate lover's paradise. Unlock the secrets to a perfect casserole that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH TOAST BACON CASSEROLE



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French toast bacon casserole makes a wonderful breakfast or brunch to serve family and friends. Sweet and savory, this dish is a treat for everyone.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf French brioche bread (french, challah, or sourdough bread are other great options)
7 eggs, beaten
2 cup milk
1/2 cup half and half
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbls vanilla
12 slices Wright® Brand bacon, diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tbls cold butter, diced into small pieces
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp cinnamon
syrup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook diced bacon until browned and cooked through. Place bacon on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease.
  • Cut or tear bread into small cubes. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place bread cubes in the casserole dish. Sprinkle half of the bacon pieces over the bread.
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon. Pour mixture over bread and bacon. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours up to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir butter into flour mixture. Using the back of a fork, mix butter with the mixture until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle mixture over the casserole and then top with remaining bacon pieces.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 251 mg, Sodium 466 mg, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MAPLE BACON FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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Our family loves Sunday brunch. Each season I try to bring a little different flavor to the table. This French toast bake reminds us of fall! Whole or 2% milk works best, but I use almond milk because I can't have dairy. -Margaret Brott, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cubed bread
8 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, syrup and cinnamon. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight., Remove casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BACON FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Bacon french toast casserole is the perfect dish to serve for a weekend brunch or breakfast. Simply combine bacon, eggs, and bread chunks and baked together in one dish, and then drizzle with maple syrup before serving. The perfect alternative to bacon and eggs!

Provided by Vera Sweeney - Lady and the Blog

Categories     Food and Drink

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 slices white bread, cut into 1/2" cubes
8 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lb bacon, cooked and cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread bread into pan. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, whipping cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, extract and cinnamon and whisk well.
  • Gently pour egg mixture over pieces of bread. Press bread into liquid to soak up. Sprinkle bacon on top. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 and bake, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes or until a knife stuck in the center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cooking time varies according to your oven - please check towards the end of the process. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Add an extra drizzle of maple syrup and one tablespoon brown butter if desired. You could also top with cinnamon sugar if you please. Serves 10-12.

BACON-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Very kid-friendly! I made this one morning when I was craving French toast and came up with the idea to put bacon inside it somehow! Yummy! The measurements for the sugars and cinnamon can be adjusted to however one likes! Can top with pecans, confectioners' sugar, or whatever else is desired!

Provided by Crista Aresti

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Meat and Seafood     Bacon

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bacon
½ cup butter, sliced into pats
12 slices bread
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided, or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar, divided, or more to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, divided, or more to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or more to taste
1 ½ cups milk
5 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Scatter about 1/3 of the butter pats onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange 6 slices of bread in a single layer, overlapping as necessary, on top of the butter. Top bread slices with bacon slices.
  • Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, and nutmeg over bacon slices. Scatter 1/3 of the butter pats over bacon and top with remaining bread slices.
  • Whisk milk, eggs, remaining cinnamon, remaining white sugar, remaining brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Pour over bread mixture into baking dish. Scatter remaining butter pats over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 227.9 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1107.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

MAPLE BACON FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This is my go-to Sunday breakfast. It's easy to put together and put in the fridge Saturday night then bake the next morning. It gives me more time for enjoying family on Sundays. -Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
16 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Additional maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk first 7 ingredients. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Arrange bread slices into 2 overlapping rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer. Serve with additional syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BACON BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Easy breakfast recipe, can be made the night before and baked in the morning. Prep time does not include soaking overnight (if desired).

Provided by nrsena

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf crusty bread, cut into cubes
8 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 slices bacon, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
4 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs, half and half, 1/4 cup of sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  • Add in bread, tossing to coat thoroughly.
  • Add in cooked bacon, tossing again.
  • Pour into prepared pan and cover with foil.
  • Allow to soak until egg mixture is mostly absorbed (can put in fridge overnight if desired).
  • Stir bread again, dot with butter and sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar.
  • Recover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serve with maple syrup and/or other desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.9, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 235.4, Sodium 1108.3, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 16.2, Protein 25.4

EASY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Delicious and decadent, simple spin on French toast. Got the idea from a bed and breakfast in the south. Add additional ingredients; we like blueberries and cream cheese, cinnamon apples, nuts, and dried fruit!

Provided by Heather Bogle

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-size pieces, or as needed
2 cups milk
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Stir 1 cup brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves into butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer of bread pieces over the top.
  • Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread into the baking dish and move bread as necessary to ensure all bread is absorbing liquid. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 352.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

Tips:

  • Use thick-cut bacon for a more substantial casserole.
  • If you don't have a loaf of French bread, you can use 12 slices of sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion or bell pepper to the casserole for a pop of flavor.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese before baking for a cheesy crust.
  • Serve the casserole with maple syrup, fruit, or whipped cream for a special breakfast or brunch.

Conclusion:

Bacon Baked French Toast Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is a great way to use up leftover French bread and bacon, and it can be easily tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like it cheesy, sweet, or savory, there is a Bacon Baked French Toast Casserole recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give Bacon Baked French Toast Casserole a try.

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