Pioneer Woman’s French Toast Casserole
A warm, comforting breakfast casserole that combines classic French toast flavors with the ease of preparation, perfect for lazy weekends and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of sliced brioche bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: Fresh fruits, nuts, or whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your baking dish and layer the sliced brioche bread evenly across the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the arranged bread slices; ensure each piece is generously coated.
- Scatter the cream cheese chunks on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh fruits, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Allow to rest for a few minutes after baking for easier cutting. You can customize with various toppings or mix-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 240mg