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Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe

Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe

Welcome to the Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe. Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole is a warm, rich, custard-soaked breakfast dish that tastes like soft bread pudding.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 335
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf brioche or challah bread cubed
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • Powdered sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9×13 inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the bread
  1. Add cubed brioche or challah to a greased baking dish. Spread it evenly so every piece can soak up the custard later.
    Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe
Step 2: Mix the custard
  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
    Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe
Step 3: Pour and soak
  1. Pour custard evenly over the bread. Lightly press the bread so all the cubes absorb the mixture. Let it soak for at least 15 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
    Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe
Step 4: Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil, drizzle melted butter, and bake 15 more minutes until golden.
    Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe
Step 5: Serve
  1. Serve warm with maple syrup after dusting with powdered sugar.
    Barefoot Contessa Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe

Notes

Serve this casserole warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and powdered sugar.