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Baked French Toast Casserole – Best Brunch Recipe Ideas

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Nothing sayscomfort foodlike awarm, golden-brown Baked French Toast Casserolefresh out of the oven! Whether you’re hosting a brunch, preparing a special family breakfast, or simply craving asweet and satisfying meal, thiseasy-to-make dishis the perfect solution.In this article, you’ll find astep-by-step guideto making the bestBaked French Toast Casserole, along withexpert tips,serving suggestions,nutritional information, and more. Let’s dive in!

Ingredients

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  • 1loaf of brioche or French bread(about8 cups), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6large eggs
  • 2 cupsmilk(whole or 2%)
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 2 tablespoonsmelted butter(or cooking spray for greasing)
  • Powdered sugar
  • Maple syrup
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a9×13-inch baking dishwith melted butter or cooking spray. Arrange thebread cubes evenlyin the dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together theeggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and saltuntil smooth.
  3. Pour thecustard mixture evenlyover the bread cubes, pressing down gently to ensure the bread is fully soaked.
  4. Cover the dish with plastic wrap andrefrigerate overnight(or for at least4 hours) to allow the flavors to blend.
  5. Preheat your oven to350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it sit atroom temperature for 10-15 minutes. Bakeuncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the top isgolden brownand the custard isfully set.
  6. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve withyour favorite toppingslike maple syrup, fresh berries, or powdered sugar!

Notes

Use day-old breadfor the best texture. Fresh bread can become too soggy.
For extra flavor, adda dash of nutmegora swirl of caramel saucebefore baking.
Make it dairy-freeby usingalmond milk or oat milkinstead of regular milk.
Don’t skip the overnight soak!It allows the bread to absorb all the delicious flavors.

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