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French Toast Casserole

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A crowd-pleasing baked French toast casserole with a cinnamon-infused custard and a crunchy oat crumble topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf of bread, preferably challah or brioche (day-old is ideal)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 1/2 cup oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed (cold)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the loaf into roughly 1-inch cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to allow absorption. Let sit for 10 to 30 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, flour, and optional nuts. Add the cubed butter and rub until it becomes coarse and crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble over the soaked bread.
  6. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the custard is set. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with a choice of toppings.

Notes

Use stale bread for best results. Letting the custard soak improves texture. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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