Our Brioche French Toast Casserole is a deliciously easy breakfast or brunch casserole perfect for a cozy day at home. This French toast casserole is made with my favorite brioche bread loaf and custard mixed with lots of cinnamon and homemade brown sweetener for that extra flavor.
Are you looking for a delicious and comforting breakfast dish also healthy?
Look no further. This clean eating brioche French toast casserole is the perfect way to elevate your traditional French toast recipe. Using buttery brioche bread, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
The recipe is adaptable to different diets, such as gluten-free, low-carb, and dairy-free. So, give it a try and enjoy the taste of classic French toast in a new casserole.
Why Will You Love This Recipe?
- Simple to make
- Entirely gluten-free, keto, and low-carb
- One dish meal
- Used clean ingredients
- Healthy low-carb brioche bread made without regular flour
- Irresistible
- Great to serve as breakfast, brunch, or dessert
- Perfect as a leftover meal
What Bread Is Best For French Toast?
The best bread for French toast is brioche, challah, or thick slices of white bread. The recipe I have used is for an easy brioche french toast, and you will surely love it.
What is Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole
Overnight brioche French toast casserole is a breakfast casserole made in the evening and stored overnight in the fridge before baking the following morning.
The buttery brioche bread soaked in a custard mixture overnight gives you a rich and decadent flavor. The following day, you have to pop it in the oven and bake the French toast to perfection. The result is a perfectly golden, crispy top and a fluffy, buttery interior.
Customizing the Recipe
- You can increase the amount of brown sugar used in the custard mixture for a sweeter baked french toast casserole.
- If you like extra soggy bread, add a bit of whole milk or half and half in.
- For a savory casserole, add some herbs and spices such as thyme or rosemary.
- Some extra toppings can be added, such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- You can use different types of bread, such as challah, sourdough, or whole wheat bread.
- Berries or fresh blueberries can be swapped with different fruits, for example, apples, peaches, or even bananas. They can also be added before baking.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Simply slice it up and reheat it in the microwave or oven.
How to Make Brioche French Toast Casserole
Kitchen gadgets:
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Casserole dish
Ingredients:
- Brioche Bread
- Eggs
- Heavy Cream
- Butter
- Brown Sugar Sweetener
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS WITH STEPS FOR BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE RECIPE
First step: Prepare all Ingredients
Get all of your ingredients ready. If you are baking your loaf of brioche bread, it is best to use slices that are a few days old and not fresh.
The brown sweetener can be made home by mixing crystalized monk fruit with yacon syrup.
Preheat the oven to 390 Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius if you bake the casserole straight.
Second step: Prepare Custard Mixture
Mix eggs, heavy cream, brown sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl or a jar. Whisk thoroughly and set aside.
Third step: Whisk
Whisk together the egg mixture fully and set aside.
Fourth step: Assemble
Cut your brioche into thick slices and each slice of brioche into squares. Place the cubed brioche into a baking dish and pour mixture over the bread.
Place cubed butter pieces and, optionally, a bit of brown sweetener and cinnamon on top of the casserole.
If you cook it straight, allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes for the custard to soak into the french bread. Place into the preheated oven and bake this easy brioche french toast casserole for 30 to 40 minutes.
If you want to let it soak overnight to get more soggy bread pieces, cover the casserole and place it into the refrigerator. The following day, pull the casserole out of the fridge and bake it for a fresh, delicious breakfast or brunch.
Once ready to serve, you can top with fresh berries and powdered sugar sweetener together with maple syrup or honey.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Brioche – it is best to use stale brioche or challah bread.
- Dairy-free – swap heavy cream with almond milk, coconut milk, or coconut cream. Butter can be exchanged for dairy-free butter.
- Gluten-Free – Using the brioche in the recipe makes this dish entirely gluten-free. If you choose a store-bought option, ensure you get a gluten-free loaf or brioche.
- Extra spices – You can add a pinch of nutmeg or dry ginger for additional flavors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What to Serve with Baked French Toast?
Serve baked French toast with various toppings such as fresh fruits, sugar-free condensed milk, dehydrated raspberries, blueberries or strawberries, sugar-free maple syrup, honey, homemade Nutella, sugar-free caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
Why Is My Overnight French Toast Casserole Soggy?
Overnight French Toast Casserole can become soggy if it sits in the fridge too long or has been baked with too much liquid. To prevent this, bake the casserole immediately after assembling it and refrigerate it no longer than overnight. Additionally, you can reduce the amount of liquid used in the recipe, such as cutting back on the amount of milk or using a larger dish so that there is more area for the liquid to sit on.
Storing and Reheating Brioche French Toast Bake
Brioche French Toast Bake can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, place a slice of the bake on a baking sheet and heat in a preheated 350°F oven until it is warm throughout.
Yes, you can. Just wrap the casserole tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bake as directed.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is the most enjoyable time of the day for me and recently I really enjoyed making those almond flour pumpkin muffins for my family.
Apart of that some additional ideas:
- Sweet Bread Loaf
- Brioche
- Farmers Cheese
- Rhubarb dump cake
- Whey
- Gluten free bundt cake
- Greek yogurt bowl
My next adventure is going to make baked oats for the whole family.
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Brioche French Toast Casserole
Our Brioche French Toast Casserole is a deliciously easy breakfast or brunch casserole perfect for a cozy day at home. This French toast casserole is made with my favorite brioche bread loaf and custard mixed with lots of cinnamon and homemade brown sweetener for that extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 Slices of Brioche Bread Toast
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Cup (200 grams) Heavy Cream
- 1 Tablespoon (6 grams) Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons (23 grams) Brown Sugar Substitute
- 2 Drops of Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Get all of your ingredients ready. If you are baking your loaf of brioche bread, it is best to use slices that are a few days old and not fresh. Preheat the oven to 390 Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius if you bake the casserole straight.
- Mix eggs, heavy cream, brown sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl or a jar. Whisk thoroughly and set aside.
- Whisk together the egg mixture fully and set aside.
- Cut your brioche into thick slices and each slice of brioche into squares. Place the cubed brioche into a baking dish and pour mixture over the bread. Place cubed butter pieces and, optionally, a bit of brown sweetener and cinnamon on top of the casserole. If you cook it straight, allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes for the custard to soak into the french bread. Place into the preheated oven and bake this easy brioche french toast casserole for 30 to 40 minutes.
Notes
- Brioche - it is best to use stale brioche or challah bread.
- Dairy-free - swap heavy cream with almond milk, coconut milk, or coconut cream. Butter can be exchanged for dairy-free butter.
- Gluten-Free - Using the brioche in the recipe makes this dish entirely gluten-free. If you choose a store-bought option, ensure you get a gluten-free loaf or brioche.
- Extra spices - You can add a pinch of nutmeg or dry ginger for additional flavors.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 316Total Fat: 28gCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 11g
