French Toast Casserole Recipe

INGREDIENTS

10 cups brioche bread (or French bread, sourdough bread, or challah), cut into cubes
5 large eggs
1¼ cups whole milk
¼ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter.
Add the bread cubes to the baking pan.10 cups brioche bread
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together.5 large eggs,1¼ cups whole milk,¼ cup maple syrup,2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract,¼ teaspoon kosher salt,½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pour evenly over the bread cubes. Toss until all the bread is well coated.
In a medium bowl, stir the flour, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon together. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.½ cup all-purpose flour,½ cup brown sugar,6 tablespoons unsalted butter,½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bake for 40-50 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Top with berries, powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired, and serve.Fresh berries,Powdered sugar,Maple syrup

Add some citrus zest to the custard for a fresh taste.
Add dried fruits, such as raisins or cranberries.
Add chopped nuts to the crumble topping.
Add a little bit of alcohol, such as Irish cream or Kahlúa, to the custard for a boozy treat.
Add chopped bacon bits for a salty-sweet combo.
Use cinnamon-swirl bread or cinnamon rolls instead of bread for a super-cinnamon casserole.
Use leftover doughnuts or cake instead of bread for a bread pudding casserole.
Use a non-dairy milk in place of the whole milk and non-dairy butter for a dairy-free casserole.
Use gluten-free bread and gluten-free 1:1 flour for a gluten-free casserole.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store French toast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.