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Sourdough Bread French Toast Casserole


Description

The best overnight Sourdough Bread French Toast Casserole recipe is easy to prepare in 10 minutes! The casserole is made with chunks of bread in a baking dish, soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, and spices then topped with a sweet, buttery streusel and baked until golden and crispy on top while remaining soft and custardy inside. It is perfect for feeding a crowd or a busy morning holiday like Christmas or when you want breakfast fast and easy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf of sourdough bread
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk plus 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp pink salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, divided
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Warm maple syrup or powdered sugar, for serving
  • Fresh berries, optional topping

Instructions

  1. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.

  2. Chop the loaf of sourdough bread into 1 to 2-inch chunks. Arrange the bread in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk 8 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups whole milk plus 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the ground nutmeg until smooth and combined.

  4. Pour the custard evenly over the bread, then press the bread down slightly into the custard. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Or to bake right away, let sit for 1 hour at room temperature to give the bread time to absorb the custard.

  5. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 chopped nuts, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, the remaining 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

  6. Add the softened butter to the nut mixture, and pinch and squeeze to incorporate the butter into the mixture until it forms moist, small clumps. Cover the crumble topping with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake.

  7. When ready to bake, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Take the casserole out of the refrigerator, uncover it, and set it aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to take the chill off while the oven heats.

  8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the casserole and bake until the casserole is puffed, golden brown, and set, 45 to 50 minutes.

  9. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with warm maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The casserole can be made and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance.
  • The casserole is best when served immediately after baking. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes