Calling all French toast lovers: this baked French toast casserole is the perfect dish for a special breakfast or brunch. It's easy to make, and it's sure to impress your family and friends.
This casserole is made with thick-cut bread, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's then baked in a casserole dish until it's golden brown and bubbly. The result is a delicious, custardy bread pudding that's perfect for serving with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
This article also includes recipes for two variations on this classic dish: a savory French toast casserole and a chocolate chip French toast casserole. The savory casserole is made with cheese, ham, and vegetables, while the chocolate chip casserole is made with chocolate chips, Nutella, and whipped cream.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make baked French toast casserole!
MAPLE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
When I first served this to family visiting from California, they all wanted the recipe. I'd never had so many compliments on my cooking before! The recipe was originally from my grandmother, given to me on my wedding day.-Melissa Faye Paxton, Clifton Forge, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place bread in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; press down gently. Sprinkle with raisins. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in whipping cream and syrup; mix well. Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; add to cream cheese mixture., Pour evenly over bread; lightly press bread into egg mixture with a spatula. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until center is set and the top is golden brown. Serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 283mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
MAPLE FRENCH TOAST BAKE
This yummy French toast casserole is a breeze to whip up the night before a busy morning. My family loves the richness it gets from cream cheese and maple syrup. -Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and syrup; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve with additional syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SYRUP ON THE BOTTOM FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
This is a make ahead brunch dish that makes its own syrup. Since it's made the day before, it's the perfect holiday recipe!
Provided by Rebecca P.
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs
Time 9h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup into the prepared casserole dish.
- Arrange bread slices atop the syrup layer in the casserole dish.
- Whisk 2 1/2 cups milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread. Cover casserole dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from casserole dish.
- Mix white sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture over casserole. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until casserole is cooked through and eggs are set, 25 to 30 minutes. The casserole will be syrupy, but should thicken as it cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 117.9 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 319.6 mg, Sugar 27.1 g
Tips:
- For a crispy topping, use a combination of butter and brown sugar.
- To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it the night before and refrigerate overnight. Then, bake it in the morning.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a smaller dish and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the custard mixture for extra flavor.
- Serve the casserole with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or maple syrup.
Conclusion:
Baked French toast casserole is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. With its simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give this baked French toast casserole a try.
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