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Easy French Toast Brioche Casserole with Cinnamon Sugar Croutons

Easy French Toast Brioche Casserole with Cinnamon Sugar Croutons

This Easy French Toast Brioche Casserole with Cinnamon Sugar Croutons is a delightful breakfast that's simple to make yet impresses with its rich flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Refrigeration Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 539
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 455 g brioche bread
  • 540 mL half and half or full cream milk
  • 25 g cornstarch
  • 7 large eggs
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon or lime zest
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg optional
  • 225 g brioche bread for croutons
  • 125 g unsalted or salted butter
  • 150 g brown sugar for croutons
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for croutons
  • 0.25 tsp salt if using unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • blender
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Cut the brioche bread into 0.75 – 1 inch thick slices and then into cubes.
  2. If using fresh bread, preheat the oven to 250°F / 120°C and dry out the bread cubes for 15 – 20 minutes until feeling a little dry.
  3. Place all ingredients for the custard in a large jug or blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Prepare a 4 qt casserole dish by brushing butter inside, then spread the stale bread cubes for the French toast layer inside.
  5. Evenly pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold the cubes to ensure even absorption.
  6. Cover the casserole dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  7. To make the croutons, melt the butter, salt, and sugar together until smooth, then add cinnamon and mix well.
  8. Toss the remaining bread cubes in the butter-sugar mixture until well coated.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C. Remove the casserole and croutons from the fridge.
  10. Cover the surface of the casserole with cinnamon sugar croutons.
  11. Bake for 50 – 60 minutes until baked through and a thermometer registers 160°F or higher.
  12. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 13gFat: 25g

Notes

This casserole can be customized with additional fruits or spices to suit your taste. Let it rest before serving for the best texture and flavor.

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