Easy French Toast Casserole (Make Ahead)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Easy French Toast Casserole that can be made ahead of time

Easy French Toast Casserole (Make Ahead)

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

2 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

364

Sugar

28g

Fat

16g

Easy French Toast Casserole is an excellent recipe to make on weekends, busy mornings, or lazy days. It's a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a special occasion. It can also help you use up any bread that's about to go stale. The casserole comes with creamy, custardy, and cinnamon flavors. It has a golden brown crispy top that gives the dish a nice texture. This dish is easy to make, and you don't have to worry about standing over a griddle flipping slices of bread. It's a family-friendly dish that everyone will love. It's easy to reheat, filling and great to make ahead for a busy week.

Instructions

1.	Cut French bread into cubes and place it in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.	In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream cheese, maple syrup, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
3.	Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, making sure everything is coated well.
4.	Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
5.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the foil and cover the dish with a fresh foil.
6.	Bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until it becomes golden brown.
7.	Dust powdered sugar on top before serving.

PROS

This French toast casserole is a great option for make-ahead breakfast.

The recipe is easy to follow, and perfect for feeding a crowd as it serves 12 people.

It is convenient, rich, and satisfying.

CONS

This recipe may be high in calories and sugar due to the use of maple syrup.
The flavor of the cream cheese may not be for everyone.

It is not a gluten-free recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe may not be the best option for those who have some dietary restrictions. It’s higher in calories and sugar, but can still be a good treat for special occasions.
The recipe can be adapted for vegans by using egg substitutes and non-dairy cream cheese.

	1 loaf French bread
	12 eggs , beaten
	1 package cream cheese , cut into 1 inch cubes
	1 cup maple syrup
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1 teaspoon cinnamon
	powdered sugar