Description
A warm and comforting breakfast casserole that combines classic French toast flavors, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Cut the bread into cubes.
- Place cubed bread into the greased baking dish, distributing evenly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are coated and pressing down gently.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Let the dish sit for about 15 minutes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and the center is set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
Consider adding chocolate chips, fresh berries, or nuts for variety. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg