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Challah French Toast Casserole

A delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole made with challah bread and a rich custard mixture.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 loaf challah bread, cubed
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • Maple syrup for serving

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place cubed challah bread in the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread, making sure all pieces are soaked.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if using.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes:

Feel free to add your favorite toppings like fresh berries or whipped cream.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Casserole, French Toast
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