French Toast Casserole – A Lovely Mess

This French toast casserole has all of it. A barely crispy, crunchy prime whereas the middle is sort of creamy like a bread pudding with the flavors of French toast (cinnamon, egg yolks and milk). And personally I like French toast made with croissants, which is precisely what this casserole recipe requires.

This could make a wonderful breakfast possibility for a vacation brunch or when you’ve in a single day company as it may be thrown collectively rapidly after which whereas it bakes you can also make espresso and chat. However this may be made anytime of 12 months.

Associated: For those who love French toast as a lot as me, then you will need to attempt the most effective French toast, stuffed French toast, and baked French toast sticks.

Substances

• Croissants
• Eggs
• Milk
• Heavy whipping cream
• Vanilla extract
• Granulated white sugar
• Cinnamon
• Powdered sugar/confectioner’s sugar for the highest, optionally available

Contemporary berries, do-it-yourself whipped cream, and maple syrup are welcome additions as properly.

Instructions

Dice the bread. I sliced off the croissant tops for a reasonably presentation, however this isn’t obligatory, simply an possibility. You may merely dice all of the bread for those who like.

In a mixing bowl, whisk collectively the eggs, milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the bread items and stir so all of the items get coasted properly.

Grease or butter an 8×11 pan, or comparable sized pan. Add the combination to the ready pan.

Cowl with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (177°C). Then take away the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes. The full bake time is 40 minutes.

Permit to chill earlier than reducing. Sprinkle with just a little powdered sugar earlier than serving.

Suggestions & Substitutions

• You may definitely use different breads past croissants for those who like. Sourdough or French bread can be nice for this recipe as properly.
• In case your bread is tremendous delicate and recent, evenly toast it or dice and pass over the night time earlier than making this. You need your bread to be barely stale as it can take up the egg/milk combination higher if it’s on the dry facet.

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