Easy Sourdough French Toast Casserole
This sourdough French toast casserole is rich and sweet, baked with tangy sourdough bread and a creamy custard. The brown sugar topping blurs the line between breakfast and dessert!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 inch by 13 inch baking dish. Cut the loaf of sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes, placing the bread cubes in the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread and allow it to stand for 10 - 15 minutes. See notes for an overnight option.
- Prepare the topping by whisking the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Add the softened butter and combine with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Spread the topping evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 45 - 55 minutes until the middle is set and the top is golden brown. Check for an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup, organic honey, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
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Notes
- This is a perfect way to use up leftover sourdough bread or a bread recipe that doesn’t turn out right. Stale bread will actually work better than fresh.
- For an overnight option, just prepare the dish through step 5, cover, and refrigerate. Bake the next morning for the perfect make-ahead breakfast.
- Turn it into a dessert by serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 330mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1103IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg