The Best French Toast Casserole Recipe
Crispy on the outside, soft and custardy inside, with a nutty crumble that takes it over the top, this French toast casserole is a crowd-favorite. A fabulous make-ahead breakfast, done with minimal effort!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 499kcal
Ingredients
- 12 slices Bread, cut into cubes I used Brioche.
Custard
- 1 3/4 cup Coconut milk, full fat You can also use half milk ( full fat) and half cream
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 2 tsp Orange zest
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Crumble Topping
- 3 tbsp Butter, softened
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Nuts, walnuts and pecans chopped
Instructions
- Place the cubed bread in a 9" baking dish.
Custard
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs, brown sugar,, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, orange zest, and salt.
- Whisk well and pour over the bread. Press the bread down gently so it soaks the custard well.
- Cover and keep aside for at least an hour. You can refrigerate the casserole at this point overnight as well.
- When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 C.
Crumble Topping
- Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour and nuts in a small bowl using a fork, until small moist crumbs are formed.
- Scatter the crumble evenly over the soaked bread and bake for 50-55 minutes at 180 C / 350 F, until the top is golden and puffy and the custard is set.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving with maple syrup/ honey and fruits on the side. Enjoy!
- Store the leftover casserole, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a preheated oven at 180 C / 350 F for 5-10 minutes.
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Notes
- Whisk the custard thoroughly until smooth and fully combined, so there are no eggy bits left in it.
- French toast casserole with sliced bread: You don’t have to cube the bread. Just tear it into bite-sized pieces with your hands or slice it. Layer the sliced bread for that pretty visual.
- For an overnight French toast casserole, assemble everything the night before. Cover your tray with cling wrap and then refrigerate overnight.
- Tent the dish with aluminum foil if the casserole is browning too much on top.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. They’ll keep well for 2 to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 4mg