French Toast Casserole
French Toast Casserole: soft in the middle, crispy on the edges, with hints of maple, cinnamon, & vanilla. Make this easy recipe the night before!
Servings: 8
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of bread
- 5 eggs (large)
- 1 cup milk (whatever kind you keep on hand)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- fresh berries (optional garnish)
- powdered sugar (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly mist a 1 ¾-quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Cut the bread in half on the diagonal, and arrange the slices in the prepared dish.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla together, and pour the custard over the bread.
- Allow the custard to soak into the bread for 20 minutes to overnight (if making ahead, cover the dish tightly and keep refrigerated).
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and continue to bake until the top is browned and the custard is completely set* (approx. 15 to 20 minutes more).
- If desired, garnish with fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
*The casserole should register an internal temperature of 175 degrees F.
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Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 3.6mg