Description
Start your day with a warm, gooey French Toast Casserole, blending rich maple syrup and aromatic cinnamon into every fluffy bite. Perfect for brunches or special occasions, this dish invites everyone to gather around the table for a heartwarming meal. With its easy preparation and endless topping variations, it’s sure to become a beloved family tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups stale bread, cubed
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cube stale bread and place in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour custard mixture over bread cubes; gently press down to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Use brioche or challah for richer flavor. Add fruits like blueberries or bananas for extra sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat before serving.