French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
(55)
Ingredients
8-12 servings
- Unsalted butter, or coconut oil, for the pan
- 1 loaf challah bread, about 1½ pounds, 1 or 2 days old, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 5 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Maple syrup, for serving
- For topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
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Chef’s notes
Use stale bread. Buy it a day or two ahead of time so that it has a chance to dry out. Dry bread soaks up more of the custard mixture than fresh bread does, making the casserole even moister and softer in the middle.
Challah is my favorite bread to use in this recipe, but it’s by no means the only option! Brioche, French bread, and crusty sourdough are excellent choices too. Avoid soft, pre-sliced sandwich bread as it can result in a soggy casserole.