Baked French Toast
This comforting French toast casserole is the perfect dish for a cozy breakfast or brunch. The crusty sourdough or French bread is soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, cream, and sugars, then topped with a sweet and buttery crumble topping. Baked to perfection, this dish is a delightful combination of soft, custardy interior and crispy, golden top. Serve with a pat of butter, a drizzle of warm syrup, and a handful of fresh blueberries for a truly indulgent treat. Perfect for special occasions or lazy weekend mornings, this French toast casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- FRENCH TOAST
- Butter, For Greasing
- 1 loaf Crusty Sourdough Or French Bread
- 8 whole Eggs
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
- Topping
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Freshly Grated Nutmeg, Optional
- 1 stick Cold Butter, Cut Into Pieces
- Warm Syrup, For Serving
- Butter, For Serving
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberries, For Serving
Instructions
- For the French toast: Grease the baking pan with butter. Tear the bread into chunks, or cut into cubes, and evenly distribute in the pan. Crack the eggs in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover the pan tightly and store in the fridge until needed (overnight preferably). Or you can make it and bake it right away—it's delicious no matter what!
- For the topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and some nutmeg in a separate bowl. Stir together using a fork. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter to mix it all together until the mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.
- When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350˚. Remove the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the topping over the top. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, bread pudding-like texture or for 1 hour or more for a firmer, crisper texture.
- Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter, drizzle with warm syrup, and sprinkle with blueberries.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
8
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