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Baked French Toast Casserole
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT55M40 Minutes
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Yield:4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large loaf crusty artisan bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
- Dash salt
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans or other nuts
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Maple Syrup
- Whipped Cream
- 51.12g butter
- 1 large loaf crusty artisan bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 473.18ml milk
- 118.29ml cream
- 25.56g sugar
- 12.78g vanilla extract
- 4.26g ground cinnamon
- 0.53g ground nutmeg, optional
- Dash salt
- 1 stick butter
- 236.59ml packed dark brown sugar
- 236.59ml chopped pecans or other nuts
- 2.13g ground cinnamon
- Maple Syrup
- Whipped Cream
This dish is so comforting and familiar it feels like a warm hug. Prep it the day before and pop it in the oven for a delightful breakfast.
Preparation
STEP 1
Generously butter 9x13-inch glass baking dish. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix with a hand blender or whisk until frothy.
STEP 2
Place bread in baking dish. Pour mixture over bread, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
STEP 3
Preheat oven to 350°F.
STEP 4
Combine butter, brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Blend to form a crumbly texture. Spread evenly over bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and golden.
STEP 5
Serve with maple syrup and whipped cream.
Options
This can be made dairy free by swapping out milk, cream and butter with non-dairy alternatives at a 1:1 ratio. Try adding banana, berries, or chocolate chips before baking.