Description
A comforting and indulgent French toast casserole that’s perfect for family brunches and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (preferably stale or day-old)
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Fresh fruits (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the bread into cubes and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Let it sit for about 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Top with fresh fruits and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the casserole the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning for fresh-out-of-the-oven goodness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg