Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

Indulge in the cozy decadence of this Cinnamon French Toast Casserole, a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch dish perfect for special occasions or lazy weekend mornings. Made with fluffy French or brioche bread soaked in a rich custard of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and fragrant vanilla, this casserole is infused with warm cinnamon spice and topped with a buttery streusel for an irresistible crunch. The best part? You can prepare it the night before, allowing the bread to fully absorb the luscious custard, making it an ideal make-ahead treat. Baked to golden perfection in just 45 minutes, this casserole is delightful when drizzled with maple syrup or dusted with powdered sugar. Whether hosting a holiday gathering or craving a comforting morning indulgence, this Cinnamon French Toast Casserole promises to become your go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 slices French or brioche bread
• 6 Large eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Butter (cold and diced)

Directions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

Cut the French or brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and evenly distribute them in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring most pieces are coated in the custard mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently press down on the bread to help it absorb all the liquid.

Step 5

Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor and texture.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

For the streusel topping, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Add the cold, diced butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the soaked bread.

Step 9

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.

Step 10

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Optional: Drizzle with maple syrup or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1952.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4967.8

Total Fat 237.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1677.3mg	0%
Sodium 3801.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 609.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 371.2g
Protein 93.8g	0%

Vitamin D 531.0IU	0%
Calcium 1060.0mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 1910.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 49.3%