Easy French Toast Casserole

This Easy French Toast Casserole is perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch. Prepare it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning for a delicious treat!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 709

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1000 g cubed French bread about 1 large loaf or sourdough or ciabatta
75 g chopped pecans or other nuts

Custard

5 eggs
354 ml milk
55 g sugar
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
0.25 tsp salt

Topping

4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
3 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
0.125 tsp salt

Equipment

9x13 Baking Dish

Method

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C / gas 5.
Slice your bread into 1-inch cubes, leaving the crust on.
Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Add about half of the bread cubes in an even layer on the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle half of the pecans on the top of the bread. Repeat with the remaining bread and pecans.
In a small bowl, make the custard. Start by whisking the eggs together, then whisk in the milk, sugar, orange zest, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1⁄4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt. Pour evenly over the bread.
In another small bowl, make the topping by combining together the butter and brown sugar, then stir in 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1⁄8 teaspoon of salt. Drizzle evenly over the bread.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top of the casserole is browned.
Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Select a sturdy bread like French, sourdough, or ciabatta. Slightly stale bread works best, as it can absorb the custard without becoming too mushy. Prepare the night before for easy morning baking.