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Cinnamon Brown Butter French Toast Casserole

  • Author: ferecipe.com
  • Total Time: 70 min
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A baked French toast casserole featuring the flavor of cinnamon and brown butter.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf (13 ounces) day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Press the bread down gently to soak up the liquid.
  5. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  7. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams and brown bits form at the bottom, giving off a nutty aroma. This is brown butter.
  8. Remove the brown butter from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  9. Drizzle the brown butter evenly over the soaked bread.
  10. Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar over the top.
  11. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown in the center.
  12. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use bread that is slightly stale for the best texture.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream if desired.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 50 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0.5
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 140

Keywords: Cinnamon Brown Butter French Toast Casserole, baked french toast, breakfast casserole, brown butter, cinnamon bread pudding

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