Description
This Mini French Toast Casserole is the ultimate cozy breakfast! Cubed brioche bread soaks in a sweet cinnamon-vanilla custard, then bakes to golden perfection. Prep it ahead for stress-free mornings and serve warm with syrup and berries for a comforting family treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices brioche bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Optional: powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Cube bread and place evenly in dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour custard over bread, pressing lightly to soak each cube. Cover and refrigerate 2+ hours or overnight.
- Mix melted butter and brown sugar, sprinkle over top.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and custard is set.
- Cool 5–10 minutes before serving warm with syrup and berries.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best soaking.
- Prep ahead for an easy morning breakfast.
- Adjust sweetness or add fruits/nuts for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg