Baked French Toast Casserole 🍞🥚
Description:
Prepare this dish the night before and just pop it into the oven when you wake up for a fast breakfast. The smell alone will wake the kiddies for school in the morning. Prep time is 30 minutes + overnight chill time.
- Recipe Category: Breakfast
- Keywords: Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven
- Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 8 hours
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 417
- Fat Content: 20.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 171.9mg
- Sodium Content: 501.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 47.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 19.7g
- Protein Content: 12.3g
Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread 🍞
- 1/3 cup pecans 🌰
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar 🌿
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup 🍁
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 🍂
- 2 cups milk 🥛
- 5 large eggs 🥚
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Confectioners’ sugar (for sprinkling) 🍰
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mix together cheese, pecans, brown sugar, syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. |
| 2 | Set aside. |
| 3 | Beat together, with a whisk, milk, eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla. |
| 4 | Spread the cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread. |
| 5 | Layer the bread at an angle in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, cheese side up. |
| 6 | Pour the milk mixture over the bread evenly. |
| 7 | Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight. |
| 8 | Remove the wrap and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon mixed together. |
| 9 | Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and egg is set. |
| 10 | Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving. |
This delightful Baked French Toast Casserole is perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. It’s a hit with both kids and adults alike, and the best part is that you can prepare it the night before, making your morning routine a breeze! Enjoy the comforting aroma and delicious flavors of this make-ahead dish.
