French Toast Casserole-The perfect addition to any Holiday Breakfast, but why wait for a holiday to enjoy it?
I’ve been wanting to make a French Toast Casserole for some time. Usually we eat all the bread up but since I had the extra bread, I knew this was my opportunity. I’d seen Paula Deen’s recipe and The Pioneer Woman’s. Both were basically the same until it came to the topping. I read several reviews, some said the bottom could get soggy, some said the top was dry.
I took the best of both recipes and made it my own. The only thing I will change next time is breaking all the bread into chunks. Trying to line up the egg soaked bread into the pan is messy business. Much easier to just dump it all in and spread it out.
French Toast Casserole
French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread or other crusty bread
- 8 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups milk, half and half or heavy cream (or any combination of, I used 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup milk)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick cold butter
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Slice bread into 1 inch slices or break into large bite sized chunks. In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Place a few slices at a time in the egg mixture, flip to coat and let sit for a few minutes. Place soaked bread in a greased 9 x 13 baking dish. Repeat with remaining bread.
- Pour any remaining egg mixture over top of bread. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate over night.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender. Your mixture will become paste-like. Stir in pecan. Place in a ziploc bag and refrigerate with casserole.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crumble topping over casserole, place in preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, till bread showing is golden brown.
Notes
Recipe Source chocolatechocolateandmore.com
Lesa @Edesias Notebook says
I tried a french toast casserole once and it was a disaster. Can’t wait to try it again using your recipe. I know it’s good if you made it! Looks amazing!
The Cooking Actress says
I’ve always been so interested in french toast casserole! Yours look perfect!
Luna Nera Azzurra says
hello congratulations for this wonderful blog, there are many recipes that I have already drawn!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
Joan,
First of all let me say YUM! This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try this recipe.
I also wanted to let you know I’ve nominated you for the Sunshine Award over on my blog. Stop by and check it out. Have a great day.
Michelle
Lois Christensen says
I love French Toast Casserole and this recipe looks really good! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Don’t forget to come back and VOTE on Sunday! Tell your friends to vote your recipe!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Love French toast, love casseroles. Win-win for me!!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
Oh my goodness…you had me at French Toast! This looks amazing…I’m pinning it right now :O)
Thanks again for linking up with us this week at Keep Calm & Link Up! :o)
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Hi Joan, I’m a chocolate lover so I know I’ll be right at home here :). This casserole looks heavenly and that topping is positively sinful!
Nici - Posed Perfection says
This looks heavenly! I am your newest Pinterest follower. I love the name of your blog and I’m sure I’ll love the recipes even more. Thanks for stopping by Posed Perfection and leaving me a sweet comment about the Chocolate Yummies recipe I posted. I hope you’ll be back to visit again and maybe even “follow me” back. Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Nici
Colleen says
Very much like the recipe I use only without the topping recipe of which I will be trying.
Suggestion / Tip:
After buttering my baking pan, I just arrange the 1″ slices in bottom of pan and then pour the egg mixture over the bread, cover and refrigerate overnight.No more trying to line up the egg soaked bread into the pan.
Thanks for the recipe.
ColleenB.
kellisretrokitchenarts says
Mmmmmm…..This looks like a big ol’ bowlful of yummy goodness! I really like the addition of the pecans, something I had never thought of before.
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I have never had french toast casserole before but I think I need it in my life immediately!
Savory Sweet says
This looks SO yummy! I can’t wait to make this for my friends! Thanks for sharing! *Pinning!*
Jessica says
WOW! That looks ridiculously good!!!! Thanks for sharing and linking up!
Terra says
Okay that is a really great idea, and looks soooo delicious!!! What a great way to use up your leftovers:-) Take care, Terra
Pacheco Patty says
Your french toast casserole looks good -a great idea for a weekend breakfast;-)
You have some wonderful recipes on your site- I’m looking for something with apples and chocolate, maybe cookies? I’m sure I could find it here;-)
Erin {Lemon Sugar} says
I immediately thought Paula Deen – I’ve made hers a couple of times, but now I’m all about your recipe! Can’t wait to give it a go. Thanks for sharing with us at Share-It Saturday! 🙂 Come back soon!!
madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says
Can’t wait to give this a try! I’ll definitely do the chunk, egg wash and dump method! Pinning…
Krista says
Omgosh, I love French Toast casserole and the pecans in yours look so yummy! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
Adelina Priddis says
I’ve been wanting to try a french toast casserole for awhile now too! Leave out the pecans and I think I’ll give yours a try 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Foodie Friday.