Easy French Toast Casserole Recipe (2024)

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Published: Apr 19, 2019 Last Updated: Aug 24, 2022

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This EASY French Toast Casserolerecipe is made with Cinnamon Raisin Bread for extra flavor! Bake it immediately, or make it ahead and refrigerate overnight. Treat your family to a delicious weekend breakfast!

Try a unique flavor twist and give our Eggnog French Toast recipe a try this year! Or go savory, and enjoy this Overnight Egg Casserole.

Why this Breakfast is the best?

When it comes to breakfast for dinner, what does your family enjoy?

Pancakes? Quiche? Or Berry French Toast?

I love to throw things together in the morning and be able to pop it in the oven after a long day. Today’s French Toast Casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food!

Much like this Overnight French Toast Casserole, you can make it the night before and serve it for breakfast too if you prefer!

Whether you’re making this on a Saturday morning, Wednesday night, Christmas morning breakfast, you can’t go wrong with an easy breakfast for dinner recipe!

It’s easy to assemble. Much easier than standing over a skillet flipping slices of bread!
The flavor! Today’s recipe is made with Cinnamon Raisin Bread, eggs, real milk, and vanilla extract.
Perfect for any occasion. French Toast Casserole is great for a weekend breakfast, weeknight dinner, or holiday brunch!

Ingredient Notes

Bread- We love using a cinnamon raisin bread. But you could also swap it out for cinnamon bagels or brioche too!
Brown Sugar- adds a caramelized texture (and flavor) to the bread.
Corn Syrup- used to keep the caramel soft and sweet.
Butter, Milk, Eggs- all used to create the classic french toast.

PRO TIP- We love making our own homemade vanilla extract, but if using store bought, be sure it’s pure extract, not imitation (for best flavor).

Easy Instructions

If baking immediately, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13×9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Make sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, melt butter with sugar and corn syrup. Whisk until fully combined and sugar has dissolved. Pour into the bottom of the greased baking dish.

Dice Bread. Cube the cinnamon raisin bread into one-inch cubes. Lay bread cubes over the butter mixture.

Make Egg Mixture. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over bread. Cover with foil.

Substitution Ideas

Change up the type of bread. Use brioche for a sweet, chewy texture. Hawaiian bread, White Bread, and even Banana Bread makes a delicious french toast as well.
Add toppings! Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar over the top before baking for a crispy topping like in this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread.
Add extra raisins, craisins, and/or nuts for flavor and texture.
Use a delicious lemon glaze like we did in our Bread Pudding recipe! Or make an easy vanilla icing!

Freezing and Storage

Store leftover french toast casserole in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freeze. Assemble french toast casserole in a foil pan. Cover with foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Allow to thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake as directed. You may need to add extra time to baking if not fully thawed.

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French Toast Casserole

4.86 from 21 votes

By: Aimee

This EASY French Toast Casserolerecipe is made with Cinnamon Raisin Bread for extra flavor! Bake it immediately, or make it ahead and refrigerate overnight. Treat your family to a delicious weekend breakfast!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup unsalted butter
▢ 1 cup light brown sugar packed
▢ 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
▢ 1 loaf Cinnamon Raisin Bread, cubed 16 ounce
▢ 6 large eggs
▢ 1¾ cup whole milk
▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

If baking immediately, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13×9 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter with sugar and corn syrup. Whisk until fully combined and sugar has dissolved.
Pour into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Cube the cinnamon raisin bread into one-inch cubes. Lay bread cubes over the butter mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over bread. Cover with foil.
PRO TIP: If making ahead of time, this would be when you would refrigerate the french toast casserole overnight (or all day).
Bake casserole with foil for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional additional 20 minutes.
Serve warm! Top with extra syrup and/or powdered sugar. ENJOY.

Notes

PRO TIP: As you scoop each serving out with a spatula, be sure to get the syrup on the bottom of the pan!
Change up the type of bread. Use brioche for a sweet, chewy texture. Hawaiian bread, White Bread, and even Banana Breadmakes a delicious french toast as well.
Add toppings! Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar over the top before baking for a crispy topping like in this Snickerdoodle Banana Bread.
Add extra raisins, craisins, and/or nuts for flavor and texture.
Use a delicious lemon glaze like we did in our Bread Puddingrecipe! Or make an easy vanilla icing!

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Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 88mg, Sodium: 69mg, Sugar: 15g

Course: Breakfast and Brunch

Cuisine: American

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Easy French Toast Casserole Recipe (2024)

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What is French toast casserole made of? ›

French Toast Casserole Recipe Ingredients

Bread – The quality counts! ...
Eggs – A signature French toast ingredient! ...
Milk – For moisture. ...
Brown sugar – You'll whisk some into the custard mixture and sprinkle more on top of the casserole.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract – For warm, cozy depth of flavor.

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What is one common mistake when preparing French toast? ›

If the pan isn't hot enough when you put your first slice in, the custard spreads out, forming a "foot" on the bottom of the French toast. When the pan is hot enough, the batter won't have time to seep; the custard will start cooking as soon as it hits the pan. Give the pan a light coating of neutral oil and butter.

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How do you keep French toast casserole from getting soggy? ›

It could be because of the bread you used. If the bread you start with is too soft (such as white sandwich bread), it won't absorb all of the wonderful custard that it should, and it might end up soggy. If you find yourself with a soggy casserole, for whatever reason, try baking it a bit longer until it firms up some.

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What is a French casserole? ›

A casserole (French: diminutive of casse, from Provençal cassa, meaning 'pan') is a kind of large, deep pan or bowl used for cooking a variety of dishes in the oven; it is also a category of foods cooked in such a vessel.

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What is a casserole made out of? ›

Casseroles are made by combining a variety of starches, meats, vegetables, and other ingredients, sometimes raw and sometimes cooked, into the dish and baking them in a casserole dish.

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What should we avoid when making French toast? ›

The best bread is spongy and sturdy so that it will be able to soak up the custard without completely falling apart. Avoid thin white sandwich bread and a hefty rustic loaf (often with holes scattered throughout) for this reason. Instead go for something like challah or brioche and cut it into one-inch-thick slices.

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Is French toast better with milk or cream? ›

We use whole milk because the higher fat content makes the French toast nice and creamy, but you can substitute heavy cream, almond milk, or even coconut milk. The flavors will change a little, but the end result will still be delicious!

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How do you make a moist casserole? ›

Pro Tip: Avoid Dry Casserole.

The best way to prevent it from drying out is to add a little bit of water, around ¼ cup, to the top of it. Allow the water to seep between the food and the sides of the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil to seal in the moisture.

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Should I leave bread out overnight for French toast? ›

Ideally, the bread should be slightly stale. A drier bread will soak up all the custard. Bread can be left out with the wrapper open the day before cooking. If you find yourself in a pinch, dry your bread slices in a 275°F oven for 10 minutes before soaking them in the custard.

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Can you make French toast ahead of time and reheat? ›

Freezer and Make-Ahead Tips

Freeze cooked French Toast Casserole for up to three months. Remove it from the freezer the day before you want to serve it and let thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Cover the pan with foil, then reheat at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until warmed through.

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How does Martha Stewart make French toast? ›

Directions

Preheat oven and beat eggs: Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in the middle of the oven. ...
Beat in other liquid ingredients: Beat in liqueur, sugar, large pinch of salt, and orange zest and juice. ...
Prep baking sheets; dip brioche into egg mixture: ...
Bake: ...
Broil; repeat with remaining slices: ...
Serve:

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What kind of bread do you use for French toast? ›

For a solid French toast, aim for sturdy bread with a uniform texture and a soft crust. Hearty sandwich bread, brioche, challah, and shokupan (Japanese milk bread) are all great choices. Avoid rustic loaves with thick crusts or large holes in the interior.

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What is a breakfast casserole made of? ›

To make a breakfast casserole you beat some eggs, add milk and cheese, add cubed bread, add "mix-ins" like mushrooms, veggies, sausage, and herbs, put it in a casserole dish, and bake.

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What is the difference between a casserole and a French oven? ›

A French Oven is a more modern version of the Dutch Oven made in France from enamelled cast iron. A Casserole dish is a shallower dish, designed for slow cooking or baking in the oven.

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Where did French toast casserole originate? ›

The first known recorded recipe for French toast comes from Rome around 300 A.D. The Roman author Apicius included it in his cookbook titled "Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome". For centuries, the French themselves called this dish "Roman Bread". Today, French toast has spread to much of the world.

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Where is French toast made from? ›

Originally, people made French toast from stale bread in order to make use of bread that would otherwise have been thrown away. To make french toast, you first dip slices of bread in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Then you fry the egg-coated bread in a pan until browned.

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