Best 2 French Toast Casserole With Brown Sugar Walnut Crumble Recipes

Indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch experience with this French Toast Casserole with Brown Sugar Walnut Crumble. This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with a crispy walnut crumble topping, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. The casserole is prepared with thick slices of bread, soaked in a rich custard mixture of eggs, milk, and spices, resulting in a tender and flavorful base. The brown sugar walnut crumble, made from a combination of oats, brown sugar, walnuts, and butter, adds a sweet and crunchy contrast to each bite. This recipe also includes variations for a gluten-free version, using gluten-free bread and almond milk, and a vegan version, using plant-based milk and vegan butter. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, this French Toast Casserole is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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This baked cream cheese french toast casserole is stuffed with sweet cream cheese and topped with a brown sugar crumble topping. It's a wonderful recipe for a brunch or breakfast gathering because you can prep the casserole the night before.

Provided by Sally

Categories Breakfast

Time 9h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (12-14 ounce) loaf french bread, sourdough bread, or challah*
8 ounces (224g) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature*
2 Tablespoons (15g) confectioners' sugar (do not leave out)
3 teaspoons (15ml) pure vanilla extract, divided
8 large eggs
2 and 1/4 cups (540ml) whole milk
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup (133g) packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup (69g) packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup (41g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 Tablespoons (86g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
optional: maple syrup and/or confectioners' sugar for topping

Steps:

Grease a 9×13 inch or any 3-4 quart oven-safe dish with nonstick spray. Slice then cut the bread into cubes, about 1 inch in size. Spread half of the cubes into the prepared baking pan.
Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the room temperature cream cheese on medium-high speed until completely smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined. Drop random spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture on top of the bread. Layer the remaining bread cubes on top of cream cheese. (I like to make sure some cream cheese is still exposed on top just for looks.) Set aside.
Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and remaining vanilla together until no brown sugar lumps remain. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours and up to 24 hours. Overnight is best.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Remove pan from the refrigerator.
Whisk the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Cut in the cold cubed butter with a pastry blender or two forks. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the soaked bread.
Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown on top. I usually bake it for 45 minutes because I like it softer. Drizzle with optional maple syrup or dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

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

Ingredients

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 stale bread for the best French toast casserole. It will absorb the egg mixture better and result in a more flavorful and sturdy casserole.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the walnuts. If the pan is too crowded, the walnuts will steam instead of toast.
Use a sharp knife to slice the bananas. This will help to prevent them from browning too much in the oven.
Be careful not to overcook the casserole. If the casserole is overcooked, it will be dry and tough.

Conclusion:

This French toast casserole with brown sugar walnut crumble is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. The casserole is made with stale bread, eggs, milk, sugar, and spices. It's then topped with a brown sugar walnut crumble and baked until golden brown. The casserole is served warm with maple syrup and fresh fruit.