French Toast Casserole

Transform your breakfast game with this indulgent French Toast Casserole, a make-ahead delight perfect for busy mornings or special occasions. Crafted with fluffy French bread cubes soaked in a rich custard of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla, this dish is the epitome of comfort food. What sets it apart is its crunchy pecan topping, glazed with butter and maple syrup for a caramelized finish that’s simply irresistible. With minimal prep time and the option to refrigerate overnight, this casserole is ideal for easy entertaining or lazy weekend brunches. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French bread
• 8 large Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.25 cup Maple syrup
• 0.5 cup Pecans

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

Cut the French bread loaf into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down on the bread to ensure it absorbs the liquid.

Step 5

Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

To make the topping, combine the butter, maple syrup, and pecans in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until pecans are well coated.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

Step 10

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with additional maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1834.4 grams (1834.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4599

Total Fat 232.40g	298%
Saturated Fat 102.10g	510%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.90g
Cholesterol 1930mg	643%
Sodium 5224mg	227%
Total Carbohydrate 502.70g	183%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 287.70g
Protein 119.10g	238%

Vitamin D 561IU	2803%
Calcium 1169mg	90%
Iron 26mg	144%
Potassium 2117mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 43.9%