Description
Delightful Brioche French Toast Casserole brings comfort and indulgence to breakfast tables. Simple ingredients and minimal preparation create a crowd-pleasing morning treat rich with cinnamon and sweet vanilla notes you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (14 oz / 397 g) day-old brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- Butter
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously coat a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick spray or butter, ensuring comprehensive interior coverage.
- Bread Arrangement: Dice the brioche loaf into consistent, bite-sized cubes and distribute evenly across the prepared baking vessel.
- Custard Creation: In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous liquid.
- Moisture Infusion: Pour the fragrant custard over the bread cubes, gently pressing to guarantee complete absorption and flavor integration.
- Flavor Maturation: Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-12 hours, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and develop depth.
- Thermal Activation: Preheat the oven to 350°F, remove the casserole from refrigeration, and discard the protective wrap just before baking.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake the casserole for 45-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the interior reaches optimal doneness.
- Presentation: Serve the warm casserole accompanied by optional indulgences such as butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries to elevate the sensory experience.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Refrigerate the assembled dish for 8-12 hours to allow bread cubes to fully absorb the custard, intensifying flavor complexity and ensuring a luxurious texture.
- Temperature Precision: Preheat oven exactly to 350°F for consistent golden-brown coloration and even interior cooking, preventing undercooked or overly dry results.
- Bread Selection Tip: Choose day-old brioche or challah for superior moisture retention and rich, buttery flavor profile that elevates the entire bread pudding experience.
- Doneness Indicator: Look for a deep amber surface with slight puffiness and set center when checking for complete baking, which typically takes 45-60 minutes depending on specific oven characteristics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg