Description
A delightful twist on classic French toast, this casserole combines cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup into a warm, comforting dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche or sourdough bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place the bread cubes evenly in the greased dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated, and press down lightly with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let it soak for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup and optional garnishes like fresh berries or whipped cream.
Notes
Use day-old bread to prevent sogginess. Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg