French Toast Casserole Recipe

Name: French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 loaf brioche bread (about 1 1/2 lb.) or 1 loaf challah bread, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 1/2 lb.); 8 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; salt, a pinch; ½ cup chopped pecans; powdered sugar; favorite syrup

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 loaf brioche bread (about 1 1/2 lb.) or 1 loaf challah bread, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 1/2 lb.)
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
salt, a pinch
½ cup chopped pecans
powdered sugar
favorite syrup

1
Combine the melted butter and brown sugar in an oblong baking dish.
2
Arrange bread slices in the dish (cut to fit, if necessary).
3
Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
4
Pour over the bread, letting it soak inches.
5
Top with the pecans.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 350; let the chilled casserole stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
8
Bake until browned and set, 30-45 minutes.
9
Remove to a rack to cool slightly.
10
Sift powdered sugar over the top.
11
Serve hot or warm with your favorite syrup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, ¾ cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 loaf brioche bread (about 1 1/2 lb.) or 1 loaf challah bread, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 1/2 lb.), 8 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, French Toast Casserole falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

French Toast Casserole

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