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Butter being poured over crumb-topped casserole on a white plate.

French Toast Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 584 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for topping
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar for topping
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon for topping
  • 1 pinch kosher salt for topping
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into pieces, for topping
  • Maple syrup or powdered sugar for serving

Instructions
 

  • Scatter bread cubes evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
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  • Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
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  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
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  • For the topping, mix flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut the butter into this mixture until crumbly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
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  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap from the bread mixture and sprinkle the topping evenly over the dish. Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
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  • Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
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Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 14gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 405mgFiber: 1g
Keyword French Toast Casserole
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