French Toast Casserole

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Mother’s Day is this weekend and like any special occasion in our house, I like to make breakfast easy (and delicious) with some kind of breakfast casserole. These are always easy to throw together the night before and bake in the morning. French toast casserole is always a winner with my kids. It’s also easily customizable by adding in different fruits, nuts or even a little cream cheese. Here’s my classic french toast casserole recipe:

Ingredients

1 loaf brioche or sourdough bread

2 c milk

8 eggs

1/3 c sugar

2 tsp cinnamon (divided)

2 tsp vanilla extract

pinch of salt

4 Tbsp butter, melted

4 Tbsp brown sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 glass baking dish.
2. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. When this is thoroughly mixed together, carefully pour the mixture over the bread. Carefully stir the bread so that it is evenly coated.
4. Mix together the melted butter, brown sugar and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon. Drizzle this over the casserole.
5. If making this french toast casserole the night before, cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, remove the plastic and cover with aluminum foil. Place in a cold oven, then turn on the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for about 40 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
6. To make immediately, cover the french toast casserole with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the french toast casserole is golden brown.
7. Top with fresh fruit, maple syrup or powdered sugar.