Description
This French toast casserole brings together soft, custardy bread and a crisp, sugary topping for a breakfast treat that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Ideal for lazy weekends or special brunches.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 14-16 oz loaf of Challah bread
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup cream
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the topping
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter.
- Chop the bread into large cubes and arrange them evenly in the dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Stir if necessary to coat each piece fully. Cover the dish and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- While the casserole is chilling, mix together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter using a two knives or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°Fahrenheit. Remove the casserole from the fridge and evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the bread mixture.
- Bake on the middle rack for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the casserole cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 - 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 23.5 g
- Sodium: 401.2 mg
- Fat: 13.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 48.5 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
- Cholesterol: 120.4 mg