Description
A luxurious, custard-soaked breakfast casserole topped with a caramelized crust, perfect for brunch or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread (brioche or challah recommended)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut your bread into cubes and place them in a greased casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, sugar, and vanilla until well-combined.
- Pour the custard over the bread, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Press down to submerge if needed.
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and broil for 1-2 minutes until caramelized.
Notes
Stale bread works best for better absorption. You can infuse the custard with spices or add chocolate chips for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: French toast, breakfast casserole, brunch recipe, comfort food, dessert-like breakfast