French Toast Casserole (Not Soggy!)
Kickstart your day with our easy-to-make French Toast Casserole. It's just like the classic French Toast you know and love, but baked in one pan for simplicity. Perfect for any morning, this dish is a tasty way to bring everyone to the breakfast table. Dive in and enjoy!
Equipment
- 2½ Quart Baking Dish we use oval
Ingredients
- 8 cups White Bread Crusts using crusts help keep the casserole from being too soggy
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extra
- 2 tsp cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 2.5-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Add bread crust cubes to the casserole dish.
- In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon sugar. Whisk thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Push down any floating bread.
- If making ahead, cover and let it sit in the fridge overnight. If short on time and making same day, let the custard mixture soak the bread for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a knife comes out clean from the center.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Using white bread crusts helps keep the breakfast casserole from being soggy. While the homemade cinnamon custard can soak through the crust, it doesn't absorb as fast as the internal parts of bread. You can make breakfast casseroles with several bread types, including challah, Italian, French bread, or plain old stale from the pantry.
Toppings are really common with French Toast Casserole dishes, and we recommend a dust of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup and honey, or even a sprinkling of walnuts or pecans. See the article for an extensive list if you are hosting a brunch.