Ingredients
French Toast:
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1 cup brown sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-sized pieces, or more as needed
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2 cups milk
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6 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
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1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Make the French toast: Stir brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted and sugar has dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour butter-brown sugar mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Scatter French bread pieces over top in a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer.
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Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. Pour over bread pieces, then press bread down with a spatula so the bread absorbs the liquid. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
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When ready to bake, remove French toast from the refrigerator and discard plastic wrap. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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Make topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the French toast.
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Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes, covering with aluminum foil at any point if the top is browning too much.
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To serve, cut into squares and invert onto serving plates.
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Editor's Note:
A number of reviewers have commented that baking this casserole at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes produces a better result. If you have a little extra time for baking, give it a try!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
382 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 382 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
Sodium 352mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 32g | |
Protein 10g | 20% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 133mg | 10% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 223mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.