French Toast Casserole
27 Dec
One of my favorite things about having some time off of work is being able to spend much more time preparing a quality breakfast in the morning.
After “researching” a few different over-night French toast casserole, I became determined to come up with my own rendition.
French Toast Casserole
Serves 4
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes the night before; 30 minutes to bake
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf (or 1 lb.) of hearty bread, cut into slices (I used a cranberry-orange bread, which was absolutely delicious!)
- 4 tbsp. butter, softened/slightly melted
- 3/4 c. brown sugar
- 5 eggs
- 2 tbsp. vanilla
- 1 c. milk
- 1 c. half & half
- Generous sprinkle of cinnamon
Directions:
- Combine the butter & brown sugar, & coat the bottom of a glass baking dish with the mixture.
- Lay slices of bread in the baking dish, overlapping as necessary.
- Combine the eggs (lightly whisked), vanilla, milk, half & half, & cinnamon & pour the mixture over the bread.
- Cover tightly & store in the refrigerator overnight.
- In the morning, let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before baking in a 350* oven for 30 minutes.
I topped my helping with syrup & it was devoured in no time!
This would be the perfect item to serve an overnight guest. There was definitely more than just Chris & I could eat, & this isn’t a dish that would keep well so unfortunately we had to get rid of some. However I’m sure any house guest would be happy to wake up to a meal like this!
What is your favorite (& perhaps more time-consuming) breakfast?
Looks AMAZING!!!!
You have the best recipes!
I love Belgian waffles. I have only made french toast casserole in a cooking class… but it was amazing I don’t know why I haven’t actually made it at home!
Waffles are fabulous as well!
I don’t think I have a favorite breakfast as a whole, but my favorite breakfast ITEM would (obviously) be turkey bacon
Can you blame me!? It’s just so freakin good!
haha I’m shocked to find this out about you Brittany!
I made such a similar recipe for Christmas breakfast. Cranberry orange bread is killer!
The bread made the dish!
Isn’t it crazy what we can do with time away from school?!?
…..Mmmmm, this sounds out of this world, Erica! The must have added to the deliciousness! I bet your house smelled amazing too!
Yes! I’m so happy to not be rushing out the door with an English muffin for a few days!
I LOVE this recipe!!! My mother-in-law used to make something similar awhile back, but since I stopped eating wheat, I haven’t been able to enjoy it! I need to make some GF bread and try the recipe for myself
Definitely do! It’s delicious & so simple!
Ahh this looks brilliant! I wish I had seen this before my brother left, this would be something he would adore… ahh well next time he comes it will be made
I love extra time in the mornings to relax and make more intricate breakfasts. This looks delicious! Bookmarked to try before my winter break is over and I’m back to work
Hope you enjoy the remainder of yours!
Thanks Sarah; you too!