Brioche French Toast Casserole
This easy Brioche French Toast Casserole is decadent enough to be served at a restaurant, yet so simple to prepare. In just 15 minutes you can whip this bake up, then let it soak for an hour or up to overnight, making entertaining a breeze. It will be your go-to recipe to serve for guests!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread (about 14-16 ounces) 1-inch slices
- 8 large eggs
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts or sliced almonds optional
- powdered sugar for dusting
- Toppers: ground cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, whipped cream
Instructions
- Grease a 13x9 baking dish or a similarly sized casserole dish.
- Cut brioche slices in half in a triangle shape or into 1-inch cubes. Arrange the slices or cubes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. You can overlap them slightly as needed.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche slices, making sure each slice is well-coated. You may want to gently press the bread down to ensure it absorbs the custard.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the bread. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
- Once ready to bake, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the baked French toast cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, slice and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
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Notes
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
We don't recommend freezing this french toast casserole with brioche as it will compromise the texture.
You can easily assemble the bake the night before, it's one of those overnight french toasts that's a dream to make!
Tips:
- Make the casserole in advance if desired. When prepping for a large crowd, we prepare this bake the night before and keep it in the fridge. When morning comes we pop it into the oven and bake!
- Add a fun toppings bar for a brunch or party. With all the toppers we suggested, you can make a toppings bar for your guests to customize it to their liking.
- Be sure to let the casserole soak for a minimum of 1 hour before baking. This ensures the bread soaks up some of the custard so it bakes into a creamy consistency, similar to bread pudding.
- Day-old bread is perfect for this too. We can't express enough how this recipe is so stress-free and easy to make. You can buy your bread a few days in advance, no need to worry, stale bread works wonderfully well too.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 230mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 764IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg
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