French toast is already a breakfast and brunch classic, but turn it into a casserole and you have yourself something more like bread pudding, my absolute favorite dessert. Super soft and fork tender, you’ll love how almost creamy and custardy this turns out! In this recipe, I cube the bread. This allows the bread to absorb all the liquid better and become the perfect consistency you are looking for. I also use brioche, this bread is best for French toast, but especially French toast casserole because the soft and thick texture of this bread makes it easy for it to soak up all of the egg mixture. It holds on to the liquids and flavors perfectly. Enjoy this at your next brunch! How could you not?!
Step 1: Cut up the brioche into 1 inch cubes.
Step 2: Before evenly spreading the cubes over your 9×13 baking dish, grease the dish with butter.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and apple pie spice (or spices). Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
Step 4: Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in the fridge. Keep refrigerated for at least 2 hours, but it’s best if refrigerated overnight. This creates the best texture.
Step 5: When ready to bake, uncover and bake at 350℉ for 45-55 minutes or until cooked through. Do the “toothpick” test and if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Step 6: Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.
Step 7: Serve with fruit and/or whip cream (optional).
Let it sit overnight – I will almost always let the casserole sit overnight in the fridge. It will turn out better and it’s less work in the morning. I just “wake and bake”. Letting it sit overnight gives the bread more time to soak up the custard mixture. It’s a win-win. Make your own whipped cream – Top your French toast with our homemade whipped cream, it is so much better than store bought! We want to hear from you! Please leave a review. Rate and Review
