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Description
A delicious and easy-to-make baked French toast casserole, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 12 slices of thick-cut bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tbsp of corn syrup
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes and spread evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread, pressing down to soak.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, then drizzle over the casserole.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better absorption.
- Add chopped nuts or fruit for extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American