Brioche French Toast Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Brioche French Toast Casserole. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or a special breakfast treat, this casserole is easy to make and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Brioche Bread:
- 1 loaf brioche bread (about 14–16 ounces) (1-inch slices)
Custard Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or sliced almonds
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Toppers: ground cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, whipped cream
Instructions
- Grease the Baking Dish: Prepare a 13×9 baking dish or a similar casserole dish by greasing it.
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the brioche slices into halves or cubes and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Make the Custard: Whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, heavy cream, sugars, extracts, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Pour the Custard: Pour the custard over the bread, ensuring each slice is coated. Press down gently to help absorption.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle nuts on top, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F, let the casserole sit at room temperature, then bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite fruits or toppings.
- Allowing the casserole to sit overnight in the refrigerator can enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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