Grandma B’s French Toast Casserole

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Grandma B's French Toast Casserole

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

317

Sugar

19g

Fat

16g

Grandma B's French Toast Casserole is a classic breakfast dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd. The combination of creamy sweet cream cheese and cinnamon-spiced eggy bread is a match made in heaven that's sure to please everyone at the breakfast table. Whether you're hosting a brunch, feeding a large family, or just looking for an easy and delicious breakfast recipe, this French toast casserole is the perfect choice.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.	Cut bread into 1 inch cubes and arrange evenly in the prepared dish.
3.	In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy.
4.	Mix in milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
5.	Pour egg mixture over bread cubes, making sure it's well coated.
6.	In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Spoon over bread mixture.
7.	Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the middle.
8.	Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This French toast casserole is easy to make, feeds a crowd, and is a great make-ahead breakfast dish.

The cream cheese and brown sugar topping adds a rich and delicious flavor that everyone will love.

CONS

This dish can be a bit heavy due to the dense bread and cream cheese topping.

It’s also high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does provide some protein and calcium from the eggs and cream cheese.
The whole grain bread used in this recipe is also a good source of fiber, which can help keep you full and satisfied throughout the morning.

	1 loaf white bread or 1 loaf sourdough bread
	1 dozen egg
	1 cup milk
	1/4 cup brown sugar
	1 tablespoon vanilla extract
	1 package cream cheese
	2 tablespoons softened butter