Briocche French Toast Casserole
Rich and decadent overnight breakfast casserole makes it easy to serve a crowd with little to no effort!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf cinnamon brioche bread I used a 14.1-ounce loaf of brioche bread.
- ½ cup butter melted
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-¼ cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- Butter, powdered sugar and/or maple syrup for serving.
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dice the bread loaf into 1-2” pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, add the eggs, salt, milk, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Add the melted butter, mix again.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Using a large spoon, mix so the bread is evenly coated.
- Pour the bread/egg mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate preferably, overnight (or at least 2 hours).
- The next day, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap from the casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix flour with ¼ cup brown sugar. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered in the oven for 45-50 minutes.
- Remove and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with butter, powdered sugar and syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg