Start your morning with this easy french toast casserole. This delicious make-ahead recipe is sure to make your brunch a hit! You’ll love the irresistible, custard-y center and golden, crunchy topping.
Ever woken up and thought, ‘I wish breakfast would just make itself’? Well, guess what? Your wish is about to come true with my latest recipe: French toast casserole.
Gone are the days of slaving over the stove, flipping slice after slice after slice of bread to make your family their first morning meal.
This French toast casserole recipe is the culinary equivalent of hitting the snooze button and getting bonus sleep – the casserole is doing all the hard work while you’re snuggled up under the covers.
It’s like a breakfast time machine; you do a quick prep the night before, and voilà, you’re greeted in the morning by a dish that’s ready to go (and tastes great too).
Perfect for those who love a gourmet start without the fuss, this baked French toast is your ticket to a blissful morning. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, feeding a family, or just treating yourself, it’s about to become your secret weapon in the kitchen.
So, are you ready to change the way you think about breakfast? Let’s turn that sourdough into something extraordinary.
Grab your ingredients, and let’s get prepping – your future self will thank you. After all, the best breakfasts are the ones that wait for you, not the other way around.
Are you ready to try this baked French toast? Here’s what you’re going to need.
Ingredients
- 20 oz sourdough bread (1 loaf)
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
Sourdough bread is commonly used in this recipe, but don’t be afraid to try French bread, brioche, or even challah.
For best results, leave the bread out and let get stale for one day before using. It soaks up the custard more easily.
Leftovers can be refrigerated up to three days, covered with plastic wrap. Reheat the casserole in your oven until warm in the center, or microwave individual servings.
Get the printable recipe for this breakfast below:
French Toast Casserole
Baked French toast casserole is a breakfast treat! This recipe is perfect for when you want all the deliciousness of French toast but with no morning prep.
Ingredients
French Toast
- 20 oz sourdough bread (1 loaf)
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and scatter evenly in a greased 9-x-13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, half and half, vanilla extract, and sugar together. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
- Pour mixture evenly over the bread. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or overnight.
- To make the topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly add the butter into this mixture until crumbly. Place the topping in a small resealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight as well.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Unwrap the baking dish and sprinkle the topping evenly over the bread.
- Bake, uncovered, for 45–60 minutes, depending on how soft you like it. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 570Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 227mgSodium: 697mgCarbohydrates: 77gFiber: 2gSugar: 37gProtein: 17g
If you loved this baked french toast, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other posts: