Streusel Topped French Toast Casserole

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
A sweet and indulgent breakfast treat with a streusel twist
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla ( original recipe calls for 4 T. vanilla , which seems insane , try at your own risk )
1/3 cup sugar
1 large loaf day-old French bread
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/3 cup quick oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
374
Sugar
28g
Fat
16g
Streusel Topped French Toast Casserole is a decadent breakfast recipe that features slices of French bread soaked in a rich mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon. Topped with a layer of sweet streusel made of brown sugar, flour, quick oats, cinnamon, pecans, and butter, this recipe is an irresistible breakfast treat that is perfect to be shared with family and friends. You can prepare it in advance and refrigerate it overnight, and then bake it in the morning, saving you a lot of time and hassle. The crispy and bubbly texture of the French bread and the sweet and nutty aroma of the streusel topping is a perfect flavor combination for breakfast lovers.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2.In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and sugar.
3.Cut the french bread into 1 inch slices, then arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
4.Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, ensuring they are evenly coated. Leave aside for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak.
5.In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, quick oats, cinnamon, chopped pecan and butter. Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the soaked bread.
6.Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the bread is cooked through.

PROS

Streusel Topped French Toast Casserole is a delicious and indulgent breakfast option that is perfect to be shared with family and friends.
It is a make-ahead delight that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy mornings.
Plus, it is quite filling.

CONS

Streusel Topped French Toast Casserole contains a lot of sugar which might be an issue for people who are conscious about their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being loaded with sugar, Streusel Topped French Toast Casserole can provide some nutritional benefits. Being made of French bread, it provides a healthy dose of carbohydrates that keep you full and energized the whole day. Eggs in the recipe are a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals. Pecans are a good source of heart-healthy fats which reduce the risk of heart disease.

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