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Golden French toast casserole in white baking dish with fresh berries and powdered sugar dusting, styled on rustic wooden table with morning sunlight

French Toast Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups whole grain bread cut into 1-inch cubes, day-old preferred
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk or preferred milk alternative
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter for greasing pan
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh berries for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Strain through fine-mesh sieve for smoothest texture.
  • Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing gently to ensure all pieces are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Remove plastic wrap and bake for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown on top and center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries if desired.

Notes

Storage tip: Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Can be frozen for up to 3 months - thaw overnight before reheating. For best results, use bread that's at least one day old to prevent sogginess.
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