Classic French Toast Casserole
A delicious oven-baked dish made with challah bread cubes, eggs, and milk, perfect for a relaxed breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups Challah bread cubes
- 6 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- Maple syrup For serving
- Salt To taste after adding sauces and cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Measure everything before you start. Thaw frozen ingredients and drain canned ingredients as appropriate. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Assembly
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the challah bread into cubes and place them in the greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring every piece is soaked.
- Sprinkle brown sugar generously on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup on top.
- Continue baking as necessary until the center is hot and edges are bubbling. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Warm dairy gently and stir until smooth. For better results, add a splash of milk or pasta water if the filling becomes too thick. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat until hot throughout.