RECIPE

French Toast Casserole

Name: French Toast Casserole
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6-8

Recipe Created For

Rectangular Casserole

Main Course

Bread

Cook Time

Under 1 hour

Serving Size

6-8

Cook Mode

INGREDIENTS

8 eggs
3 cups (750 ml) milk
½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
½ tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
½ cup (125 ml) softened butter
1 loaf challah or egg bread, approximately 10 slices
2 tbsp (30 ml) slivered almonds, toasted
1 tbsp (15 ml) icing sugar
To taste blueberry sauce

Our French Toast Casserole is sure to become a household favourite and makes for a delicious weekend breakfast treat. Combining all the classic ingredients that make French Toast so good, including maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, this recipe is sure to become an instant hit. The addition of almonds and blueberry sauce is a thoughtful final touch, but you can switch it up by replacing them with chocolate and hazelnuts or even honey and pistachios.

Our Rectangular Casserole is all you’ll need to prepare this delicious recipe, exposing the bread to a consistent heat source. This versatile piece of cookware comes equipped with a tight-fitting lid designed to lock in heat and moisture, delivering an even bake. The end result is a golden brown French Toast Casserole.

Whether you are hosting friends for a Sunday brunch, or simply want to surprise your family with a delicious breakfast casserole, look no further than our French Toast Casserole. This recipe takes just under an hour to prepare with an overnight rest, serving between six and eight people. For smaller or larger gatherings, adjust the portions accordingly and enjoy! Make sure to stock up on ingredients and read through the recipe before tackling it.

INGREDIENTS

8 eggs
3 cups (750 ml) milk
½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp (1 ml) salt
½ tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
½ cup (125 ml) softened butter
1 loaf challah or egg bread, approximately 10 slices
2 tbsp (30 ml) slivered almonds, toasted
1 tbsp (15 ml) icing sugar
To taste blueberry sauce

EQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTIONS

Lightly butter a Rectangular Casserole with Lid. Set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Set aside.

Lay half the bread in the prepared casserole, buttered side up. Cut bread if necessary to cover the entire surface of the dish. Pour half the egg mixture. Cover with remaining bread, buttered side up. Drizzle with remaining egg mixture. Cover with lid and refrigerate overnight.

With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Bake for 20 minutes with the lid on. Remove lid and continue baking for 30 minutes. Finish cooking under the broiler until bread is golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Garnish with almonds and icing sugar. Serve with a side of blueberry sauce.