Description
Indulge in this buttery, cinnamon-kissed Brioche French Toast Casserole that transforms humble ingredients into a comforting breakfast delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of brioche bread, preferably slightly stale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups of whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- a pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh berries or chopped nuts as toppings
Instructions
- Grease a casserole dish.
- Tear or slice the brioche into generous chunks and arrange them in the dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche, ensuring every piece is soaked.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven heats.
- Bake until the top is golden and the center is set, about 35 to 45 minutes.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, allow the brioche to soak overnight. Baking uncovered for the last ten minutes will ensure a crispy top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: breakfast, brunch, casserole, brioche, comfort food