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Delicious French Toast Casserole served with syrup and fruit

French Toast Casserole

A comforting make-ahead breakfast that combines the best of French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole, topped with a crunchy oat crumble.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 loaf 1 loaf of bread (preferably challah or brioche), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 to 12 cups) Day-old bread works best for texture.
  • 4 large 4 large eggs Use large eggs for best results.
  • 2 cups 2 cups milk (whole milk gives the richest result; 2% works fine) Whole milk preferred for richness.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional: pecans or walnuts) Optional for added texture.
For the Crumble
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup oats (old-fashioned work best)
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes Keep the butter cold for a crisp crumble.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Cut the loaf into 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard evenly over the bread cubes. Press down lightly so more of the bread soaks up the mixture. Let the dish sit for 10 to 30 minutes to absorb.
  5. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, flour, and optional chopped nuts. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture is coarse and crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the soaked bread.
  7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set. A knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm individual portions before serving. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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