Baked French Toast Casserole
(6 servings) Printable Version
- 1 loaf Challah or French bread (about 16 ounces)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 dash salt
- Praline Topping:
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter - softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
How To Make A Baked French Toast Casserole
Slice the bread into twenty 1-inch slices. Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13-inch baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices if necessary.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix until blended but not too bubbly.
Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all slices are covered evenly. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning... preheat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare the Praline Topping.
For the Praline Topping:
Combine all topping ingredients in a medium bowl and blend well. Spread topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
Serve with maple syrup. For a fancy touch, top with sliced berries and whipped cream!
Cooking Notes From Mr Breakfast:
For the bread, I opted for Challah. It cost a little more, but I couldn't have been more happy with the results.
To serve, I made a homemade amaretto whipped cream by beating heavy cream with a bit of powdered sugar and then mixing in some almond extract. I had maple syrup standing by, but everyone though the French toast was already wonderful without it.
An AMAZING weekend breakfast for the whole family that's ready by the time you're out of the shower!
Mr Breakfast would like to thank mrbreakfast_lvr for this recipe.
Comments About This Recipe
What do you think of Baked French Toast Casserole?
What do you think of Baked French Toast Casserole?
Overall Average Rating =
(out of 5)Based on 7 votes.
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This has become one of our Christmas traditions when we have breakfast on Christmas morning! Thank you for sharing! :-)
Comment submitted: 12/24/2013 (#17220)
From Kate
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I added peaches and chunks of cream cheese. Absolutely delicious!
Comment submitted: 11/24/2012 (#14904)
From ramanda
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That topping is out of this world. I lightly toasted the pecans pieces first. I don't know if it made a big difference, but the casserole turned out really good. I'd eat that praline topping on a shoe, it's so good.
Comment submitted: 10/1/2011 (#12959)
From florida
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Made this for Christmas morning brunch and it was a BIG hit! I baked sliced apples on top of mine and didn't use the pecans and it was d-e-l-i-s-h!!! The warm maple syrup and whipped topping... yummmmm! Forgot to mention that I made mine the night before and then put in the oven Christmas morning.
Comment submitted: 12/28/2009 (#9313)
From TB
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Perfect for weekend guests or Christmas morning.
Comment submitted: 1/1/2009 (#7235)
From Bab
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My daughter makes it all the time so now I am trying it - hope mine is as good as hers - I love it.
Comment submitted: 5/8/2008 (#5219)
From sticky
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I made this for Christmas. They all thought it was a sticky bun. It was a big hit. It is very easy, and has a great taste.
Comment submitted: 12/27/2007 (#4260)
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