Best 7 Portuguese Bread French Toast Casserole Recipes

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Craving a delightful breakfast or brunch dish that combines the best of both Portuguese and French cuisine? Look no further than the Portuguese Bread French Toast Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you feeling satisfied. This delectable casserole merges the savory flavors of Portuguese bread with the classic comfort of French toast, resulting in a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Our collection of recipes takes this classic dish to new heights, offering variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary desires. From a vegetarian-friendly version to a decadent chocolate-infused rendition, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you're seeking a hearty and savory breakfast option or a sweet and indulgent treat, our Portuguese Bread French Toast Casserole recipes are sure to deliver.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PORTUGUESE FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Portuguese French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
4 cups skim milk
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon orange zest
16 ounces portuguese sweet bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange rind in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Cut the bread into seven or eight slices and lay them overlapping in a large baking dish.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread, covering every slice.
  • The bread should not be entirely submerged though; the higher parts should become toasted and crispy.
  • Dot the bread with the butter. Bake the French toast in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the custard is set.
  • Serve immediately.

RABANADAS (PORTUGUESE FRENCH TOAST)



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I find this dish a comforting reminder of my childhood. The creamy custard center contrasts deliciously with the cinnamon sugar crust. -Ana Paula Cioffi, Hayward, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
Oil for frying
1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon until blended. In a large shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, soaking lightly. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 350°. Working with a few slices at a time, remove bread from egg mixture, allowing excess to drain, and fry 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Dip warm rabanadas in cinnamon-sugar to coat all sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PORTUGUESE BREAD FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 18

Macadamia Nut Topping:
1 loaf of Portuguese sweet bread (or substitute Hawaiian bread)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Cooking spray
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped candied macadamia nuts
1/4 cup coconut pancake syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Fruity or coconut syrup for topping if desired.

Steps:

  • Slice sweet bread into about 20 slices, 1" thick. Liberally spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray and arrange bread slices in 2 rows overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended (but not too bubbly). Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure they're evenly covered (get the mixture in between the slices with a spoon). Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, preheat oven to 350º F. Combine all the ingredients for the topping and spread evenly over the top of the bread. Bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with coconut pancake syrup (I use homemade pear or blackberry)But most of us didn't use the syrup at all!).

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

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Tastes good for breakfast, just like French toast. It's easy to make too! Serve warm with maple syrup on top.

Provided by STARFLOWER

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups bread cubes
4 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup white sugar, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • Line bottom of pan with bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. pour egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 388 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-17861

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients
5 cups bread cubes
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup white sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan. Line bottom of pan with bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. pour egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine; let stand for 10 minutes. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan. Line bottom of pan with bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. pour egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine; let stand for 10 minutes. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden.

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this fuss-free overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make the breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the previous night, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. -Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. , Cover and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Use stale Portuguese bread for the best results. Stale bread will absorb more of the egg mixture and result in a more flavorful casserole.
  • If you don't have stale bread, you can toast it in the oven before using it.
  • You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but whole milk will give you the richest flavor.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the egg mixture for extra flavor.
  • Top the casserole with your favorite fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips before baking.
  • Serve the casserole warm with maple syrup, honey, or fruit compote.

Conclusion:

Portuguese bread french toast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

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