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A glass baking dish filled with golden-brown baked french toast sits on a wooden surface. The bread cubes are baked and glazed, boasting a caramelized, slightly crispy top with a moist interior.
Angi Schneider

Easy Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe

4.63 from 8 votes
This easy baked French toast casserole is destined to become your go-to recipe for Mother's Day brunch, Christmas morning or even just a leisurely Sunday morning breakfast. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Additional Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 349
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Loaf of French Bread or another type of bread
  • 8 Eggs
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 ½ cups Half and Half can substitute milk
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Maple Syrup

Equipment

Method
 

The Night Before:
  1. Cut French bread loaf into 1-inch cubes. 
    1 pound Loaf of French Bread
  2. Put bread into a 9x13 or larger casserole dish.
  3. Mix eggs, milk, half & half, vanilla and cinnamon together.  Pour egg mixture over the bread cubes
    8 Eggs, 2 cups Milk, 1 ½ cups Half and Half, 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract, ½ tsp Cinnamon
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The Next Morning
  1. Take the casserole out of the refrigerator and uncover.
  2. Melt butter and cook with brown sugar and syrup until just boiling.  Pour over bread mixture.
    ½ cup Butter, 1 cup Brown Sugar, 3 tbsp Maple Syrup
  3. Bake at 350℉ degrees for 40 -50  minutes, or until the entire top is golden brown and domed. The center should no longer jiggle. An inserted knife should come out clean or with just moist crumbs.
  4. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 42.2gProtein: 9.7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 144.9mgSodium: 342.7mgPotassium: 219.3mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 25.7gVitamin A: 568IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Bread Variations: sourdough, brioche, French bread, challah, and gluten-free bread all work great. The drier the bread the better. 
Dairy Variations: You can use all milk instead of half and half (or any combination that makes 3.5 cups of dairy). For a dairy-free French toast casserole, use almond milk, oat milk or your favorite non-dairy milk. 
Add-Ins & Toppings:   Berries, chopped apples or pears, sliced peaches, pecans or other nuts. 
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up the 3 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to a month. 
Prepping Early: This casserole can be prepped and then frozen unbaked. Be sure to wrap it tightly before freezing. Let it thaw overnight before baking. 

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