Description
Crispy Brioche French Toast Casserole is a heavenly breakfast treat that combines the rich flavor of brioche bread with a creamy custard, baked to perfection. This dish features a delightful contrast of soft and fluffy interiors with a crispy golden top. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, each bite is a warm embrace that promises to bring everyone together. With just the right amount of sweetness, this casserole will make your mornings memorable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups brioche bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish.
- Cube the brioche bread into one-inch pieces and place it in the prepared dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the brioche cubes and gently fold to coat. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving; dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 220mg