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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Brioche French Toast Casserole

    Published: Aug 21, 2022 · Modified: Aug 29, 2022 by Kelsey Smith

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    Enjoy this quick and easy brioche french toast casserole for breakfast or dessert. Serve with berries, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.

    Made with fluffy, buttery brioche and a cinnamon and nutmeg custard, this same-day casserole is a staple holiday recipe and doesn't require overnight soaking.

    This recipe is perfect to bookmark for Christmas morning breakfast, Mother's Day, Easter, or your next Sunday brunch. Serve alongside some homemade breakfast sausage.

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    Square of French toast casserole served with berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.

    Recipe highlights

    • Quick and easy: With no overnight soaking this French toast casserole doesn't need to be made ahead of time.
    • Indulgent fall flavors: This casserole is sweetened with brown sugar, flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and topped with chopped pecans, perfect for the fall and winter seasons.

    More easy breakfast recipes to try:

    • Nutella Overnight Oats
    • Bisquick Banana Muffins
    • Bisquick Pumpkin Pancakes
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    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
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    • Make ahead directions
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    Ingredients

    Brioche French toast casserole ingredients.

    For the casserole:

    • loaf of brioche bread
    • eggs
    • whole milk
    • light brown sugar
    • pure vanilla extract
    • ground cinnamon
    • nutmeg
    • kosher salt
    Brown sugar butter ingredients.

    For the topping:

    • chopped pecans
    • butter
    • light brown sugar
    • ground cinnamon
    • nutmeg

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    For the casserole:

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13'' baking dish.

    Brioche bread cut into one-inch cubes.

    Cut the bread 1-inch cubes. Be gentle, don't squish the bread.

    Whisked egg custard mixture.

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

    Brioche bread cubes coated in custard in mixing bowl.

    Add the bread one handful at a time to the mixing bowl, stirring gently to coat the bread evenly.

    Brioche French toast casserole mixture unbaked.

    Pour the coated bread into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.

    For the topping:

    Chopped pecans sprinkled evenly over French toast casserole.

    Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the casserole.

    Brown sugar butter mixture drizzled over French toast casserole.

    In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drizzle the brown sugar butter mixture over the casserole.

    Baked brioche French toast casserole.

    Bake the casserole uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. The casserole will rise as it bakes and settle back down as it cools.

    Maple syrup poured over French toast casserole slice.

    (Optional) Serve with berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup or pancake syrup.

    Brioche French toast casserole baked.
    Bite of French toast casserole on a fork.

    Substitutions

    • Bread - This recipe was developed with brioche bread, a lightweight, buttery bread. The best substitutes for brioche bread are Challah and Hawaiian bread.
    • Milk - Any milk or alternative milk can be used in this recipe.
    • Nuts - This brioche french toast casserole is made with chopped pecans. A great substitute is chopped walnuts or hazelnuts.

    Equipment

    To recreate this recipe, you'll need...

    • 9x13 baking dish
    • Mixing bowls
    Square of French toast casserole.

    Storage

    Store this breakfast casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. Reheat individual squares in the microwave in 30-second intervals.

    To freeze, cover or wrap the prepared casserole tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

    Make ahead directions

    This casserole does not need to be made ahead of time, but it can be made ahead if desired. After pouring the bread into the casserole dish, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Prepare and add the topping just before baking.

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    Square of French toast casserole served with berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
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    Brioche French Toast Casserole

    Enjoy this quick and easy brioche french toast casserole for breakfast or dessert. Made with fluffy, buttery brioche and an indulgent custard.
    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by: Kelsey Smith
    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook time: 45 minutes
    Total time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 8

    Equipment

    • 9x13 baking dish
    • Mixing bowls

    Ingredients
      

    For the casserole:

    • 17 oz loaf brioche bread
    • 6 large eggs
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    For the topping:

    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
    • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

    To serve (optional)

    • Maple syrup
    • Powdered sugar
    • Berries

    Instructions
     

    For the casserole:

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13'' baking dish.
    • Cut the bread 1-inch cubes. Be gentle, don't squish the bread.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
    • Add the bread one handful at a time to the mixing bowl, stirring gently to coat the bread evenly.
    • Pour the coated bread into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.

    For the topping:

    • Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the casserole.
    • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drizzle the brown sugar butter mixture over the casserole.
    • Bake the casserole uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. The casserole will rise as it bakes and settle back down as it cools.
    • Serve with berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup or pancake syrup. (optional)

    Notes

    Make ahead directions: This casserole does not need to be made ahead of time, but it can be made ahead if desired. After pouring the bread into the casserole dish, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Prepare and add the topping just before baking.
    Storage: Store this breakfast casserole in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days. Reheat individual squares in the microwave in 30-second intervals. To freeze, cover or wrap the prepared casserole tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 244mgSodium: 528mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 930IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: breakfast
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the best substitute for brioche bread?

    The best substitutes for brioche bread are Challah and Hawaiian bread.

    Can french toast casserole be made ahead of time?

    While this brioche french toast casserole recipe does not need to soak overnight, you can make it ahead if desired. After pouring the bread into the casserole dish, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Prepare and add the topping just before baking.

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    About Kelsey Smith

    I am a freelance content writer for college-level textbooks by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working on college textbooks, you might find me here, sharing recipes, social media tutorials, and more.

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