Brioche French Toast Casserole

This easy Brioche French Toast Casserole is an incredible breakfast to start your day with. Buttery brioche bread is soaked in a lightly sweetened custard, and topped with a warm cinnamon streusel. Make the same day, or prep the night before and bake in the morning for a hearty breakfast perfect for weekends or the holidays.

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• WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
• WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
• HOW TO MAKE BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
• WHAT TO SERVE WITH BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE
• EXPERT TIPS
• FAQs
• STORING AND REHEATING LEFTOVERS
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This brioche French toast casserole is one of the BEST breakfasts ever! While I usually prefer something healthier like eggs and toast, oatmeal, or flaxseed pudding, when I want to indulge THIS is the recipe I use.

It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and can be baked the day of or prepared the night before. It's an easy dish to pop in the oven in the morning and enjoy fresh out of the oven.

The buttery brioche soaks up the lightly sweetened custard, is topped with a warm cinnamon streusel and is baked until puffy and golden brown. It's tender, soft, rich, and not at all soggy.

Pair with some sausage or bacon and you've got a perfect recipe for special weekends, holidays, or brunch with the girls.

Be sure to check out this breakfast charcuterie board for another great holiday recipe!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• It's super easy to make
• You need just 10 ingredients
• Make the day of or prep the night before
• Just the right amount of sweetness
• Great for holidays, weekends, brunch, or parties
• Kids and adults love it

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Kitchen Tools:

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Sharp knife
• 8x8 baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients:

• Brioche bread: Available in most grocery stores, this soft, buttery bread soaks up the custard well
• Milk: I prefer to use whole milk in this dish
• Eggs: Unless a recipe states otherwise, always use large eggs
• Extracts: For the BEST flavor, use a combination of vanilla and almond extract
• Maple syrup: Be sure to use pure maple syrup, a fake version adds an artificial aftertaste
• Flour: My favorite all-purpose flour to use is King Arthur
• Brown sugar: I usually use light brown sugar in my streusel, but dark brown sugar would give a deeper caramel flavor
• Butter: A small amount of melted butter aids in crisping up the streusel and forming the perfect crunchy top
• Spices: My favorites to add to French toast are ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg for warmth

Easy Substitutions:

• Brioche- you can use another soft bread like Texas toast or Challah
• Milk- substitute with a non-dairy milk like oat, almond, or cashew
• Maple syrup- you can use honey or agave here instead
• Flour- try using a 1:1 gluten free flour blend instead
• Butter- vegan butter or coconut oil

HOW TO MAKE BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

1. Prepare the bread: Use a sharp knife to cut your brioche bread into 1 inch cubes and place them all into a buttered 8x8 baking dish
2. Make the custard: In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined. Pour the custard over the brioche cubes
3. Let it rest: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and let it sit for at least 30 minutes

Baking the day of:

1. Preheat your oven: While the casserole is resting, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
2. Make the streusel: In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter until you get a texture resembling wet sand. Distribute the streusel evenly over the top of the rested brioche casserole
3. Bake and serve: Pop the entire dish into the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. Once cooked, it should have puffed up and the middle should be just barely jiggly. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving

How to prep the night before:

1. Cover and let rest: Instead of letting it rest for 30 minutes, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store the whole dish in the fridge overnight.
2. Make the streusel: In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, take the dish out of the fridge and remove the plastic wrap. Make the streusel and distribute it evenly over the top
3. Bake and serve: Pop the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. The top should be golden brown, puffed up, and the middle should be mostly set with just the slightest jiggle. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before cutting into pieces and serving.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

While this dish is a delicious on it's own, but also works as a wonderful addition to a brunch spread. Here's some ideas of what to serve with it:

• Scrambled eggs
• Soft boiled eggs
• Crispy bacon
• Crustless quiche
• Be sure to check out this post for 25 delicious sides for French toast!

EXPERT TIPS

• Cut your bread into 1 inch cubes
• Both fresh and stale brioche will work
• Let it sit for at least 30 minutes
• Prepare the night before and bake in the morning

FAQs

STORING AND REHEATING LEFTOVERS

STORING: You can keep any leftover brioche French toast casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

REHEATING: To reheat leftovers, place your pieces onto a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through.

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