Baked French toast casserole is the perfect breakfast dish for mornings when you want something warm, cozy, and easy to serve. Soft cubes of bread soak up a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard before baking into a golden casserole with crisp edges and a soft, creamy center. It’s the kind of comforting breakfast that feels homemade and special without requiring much effort.
One of the reasons this breakfast casserole is so popular is how easy it is to prepare ahead of time. Everything can be assembled the night before, making busy mornings, holiday breakfasts, and weekend brunches feel simple and stress-free. Just pop it in the oven and let the sweet cinnamon aroma fill the kitchen while it bakes.
Serve baked French toast casserole with powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, or a drizzle of icing for an extra special touch. It’s rich, comforting, and perfect for feeding a crowd while still feeling like a cozy homemade breakfast everyone will love.
French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- ½ a loaf of French bread cut into cubes
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- In a small saucepan, add the butter & brown sugar and cook until butter is melted and the brown sugar has dissolved. Add this mixture to the bottom of a 9×9 casserole dish (spread evenly)
- In a large bowl add the bread cubes
- In a medium bow whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour Egg mixture of top of the bread cubes. Using a large spoon mix everything together. Let it rest of 10-15 minutes
- Pour the bread cube mixture into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole reaches 160 degrees and is golden brown on top.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before eating
