Best 4 The Best French Toast Casserole Recipes

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our delectable French toast casserole. This classic dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring fluffy bread soaked in a creamy custard, topped with a medley of sweet and savory ingredients. Our comprehensive recipe collection offers a variety of options to suit every palate, from the traditional to the adventurous. Whether you prefer a classic French toast casserole with maple syrup or a more decadent version with fresh berries and whipped cream, we have the perfect recipe for you. With simple, easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to create a dish that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON BAKED FRENCH TOAST

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Ree Drummond's cinnamon baked French toast from Food Network is topped with cinnamon, nutmeg and bright blueberries.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 13h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

Butter, for greasing
1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread
8 whole eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces, plus more for serving
Warm pancake syrup, for serving
1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving

Steps:

For the French toast: Grease the baking pan with butter. Tear the bread into chunks, or cut into cubes, and evenly distribute in the pan. Crack the eggs in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover the pan tightly and store in the fridge until needed (overnight preferably).
For the topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and some nutmeg in a separate bowl. Stir together using a fork. Add the butter and with a pastry cutter, and mix it all together until the mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a re-sealable plastic bag in the fridge.
When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the topping over the top. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, more bread pudding texture or for 1 hour or more for a firmer, crisper texture.
Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with warm pancake syrup and sprinkle with blueberries.

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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French Toast Casserole is perfect for prepping the night before and popping in the oven for a weekend or holiday brunch! An overnight French toast bake with cinnamon, vanilla and maple syrup and crispy cinnamon sugar topping.

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread ((450g))
8 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup maple syrup ((or granulated sugar))
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

Lightly grease a 9x9" pan.
Cut or tear bread into 1" cubes and place in pan -- it will be full and that's okay!
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Pour over bread in pan, doing your best to evenly distribute the mixture over the bread.
Using a spatula, press the bread down into the liquid the best you can.
Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over bread.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cover (with foil or a lid) and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 15-20 minutes until set in the middle and top is slightly crispy.
Glaze: stir together powdered sugar and milk and drizzle over French toast, or serve with syrup, fruit, whipped cream or yogurt as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.58 kcal, Carbohydrate 68.16 g, Protein 16.6 g, Fat 8.21 g, SaturatedFat 2.97 g, Cholesterol 222.56 mg, Sodium 446.64 mg, Fiber 2.13 g, Sugar 29.25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

Ingredients

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 bread for a firmer casserole. Fresh bread will absorb too much of the custard and become soggy.
For a richer flavor, use a mixture of milk and cream in the custard.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the custard for extra flavor.
If you're using frozen berries, thaw them before adding them to the casserole.
Serve the casserole immediately after baking, or it will become soggy.

Conclusion:

French toast casserole is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish that can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for a crowd, and it's also a great way to use up leftover bread. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of planning, you can make a delicious French toast casserole that everyone will love.