A decadent, bakery-style French Toast Casserole featuring brioche bread soaked in a rich vanilla custard and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. The perfect make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (approx 14oz)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed (for topping)
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Place bread cubes into the dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
- Pour mixture over bread. Press bread down to soak. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix brown sugar, flour, remaining cinnamon, and cold butter to make crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden and set. Serve warm with syrup.