This Brioche French Toast Casserole takes 5 minutes to prepare then just throw it in the oven. Warm buttery brioche bread is topped with a custard egg mixture and lots of cinnamon and sugar.
Why I love this recipe
It is perfect to bake on weekend mornings for breakfast, brunch, or holidays like Easter and Christmas. This super easy French Toast Bake serves 4 and does not need to sit overnight.
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Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
brioche bread
eggs
heavy cream
granulated sugar
vanilla extract
cinnamon
salt
cinnamon
Optional topping ideas
Powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, berries and whipped cream
Equipment used in this recipe
How to make Brioche French Toast Casserole
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 – Butter an 8×8 baking dish.
Step 3 – On a cutting board, cut the brioche bread slices into 1-inch cubes and place into the casserole dish.
Step 4 – In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs.
Step 5 – In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ cup sugar.
Step 6 – Whisk in heavy cream, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
Step 7 – Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the casserole dish. Stir gently to soak all the bread.
Step 8 – Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle it over the casserole.
Step 9 – Bake in the center of the oven for 25 – 30 minutes.
Step 10 – Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 11 – Add your favorite toppings, if desired, and serve.
Recipe FAQ’s
The best kind of bread for French toast and French toast casseroles is any bread that is thick which is why we are using brioche. Day-old thick bread works the best.
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Brioche French Toast Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the topping:
- ½ Tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional Toppings: Powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, berries and/or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Butter an 8×8 baking dish.
- On a cutting board, cut the brioche bread slices into 1-inch cubes and place into the casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ cup sugar.
- Whisk in heavy cream, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the casserole dish. Stir gently to soak all the bread.
- Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle it over the casserole.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 25 – 30 minutes.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes.
- Add your favorite toppings, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- It is perfect to bake on weekend mornings for breakfast, brunch, or holidays like Easter and Christmas.
- This super easy French Toast Bake serves 4 and does not need to sit overnight.
Nutrition
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