French Toast Casserole (with cinnamon and vanilla)

A serving of French Toast Casserole on a white plate with the baking dish in the background.

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French Toast Casserole (with cinnamon and vanilla)

This easy breakfast casserole recipe uses warm spices such as cinnamon, sweet brown sugar, and yummy vanilla to provide plenty of flavor in each delicious bite. French Toast Casserole is the perfect breakfast to serve to a crowd or even picky children.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 472kcal

Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

10 ounces day old bread (sourdough, brioche or French work great)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter (melted)
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
5 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease, butter, or spray with non-stick cooking spray, the inside of a 9×13-inch (or equivalent) casserole dish. Evenly spread the cubes of bread into the casserole dish. Set aside.
10 ounces day old bread
Whisk together the milk, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cinnamon and the vanilla until well combined.
1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 5 eggs, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes until all of the bread is moistened.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the top of the casserole.
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F on a food thermometer inserted into the center.
Serve warm.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

You can use any type of bread that you like. Day old bread works best.
This casserole can be prepared the night before and stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered, until morning.
Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

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