Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

BakedEasyPrep 15 minCook 45 minServes 8

Cubed brioche soaked in cinnamon custard, baked until puffed and golden — French toast for a crowd, with no standing at the stove.

Ingredients

1 loaf day-old brioche or challah, cubed (about 10 cups)
8 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, for the dish
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon, for the topping
1 cup maple syrup, for serving

Steps

Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
Toss the bread cubes in the custard, then spread in the dish and press gently to soak.
Mix the pecans, granulated sugar and remaining cinnamon and scatter over the top.
Bake 40-45 minutes until puffed, golden and set in the center.
Rest 10 minutes, then serve with warm maple syrup.

Serve with: warm maple syrup and fresh berries.

Day-old bread soaks up the custard without falling apart; fresh bread turns to mush.

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