Brioche French Toast Casserole
This easy Brioche French Toast Casserole is decadent enough to be served at a restaurant, yet so simple to prepare. In just 15 minutes you can whip this bake up, then let it soak for an hour or up to overnight, making entertaining a breeze. It will be your go-to recipe to serve for guests!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread (about 14-16 ounces) (1-inch slices)
- 8 large eggs
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional )
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or sliced almonds (optional)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Toppers: ground cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, whipped cream
Directions
- 1
Grease a 13x9 baking dish or a similarly sized casserole dish.
- 2
Cut brioche slices in half in a triangle shape or into 1-inch cubes. Arrange the slices or cubes in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. You can overlap them slightly as needed.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the brioche slices, making sure each slice is well-coated. You may want to gently press the bread down to ensure it absorbs the custard.
- 5
If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the bread. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
- 6
Once ready to bake, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- 7
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- 8
Let the baked French toast cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar, slice and serve warm with your favorite toppings.