Sourdough Bread French Toast Casserole

5 from 2 votes

If you want French Toast without all the mess, this recipe is for you! Cubes of Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread covered in a sweet custard mixture, and then baked to perfection, creates the easiest and most indulgent breakfast.

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Additional Time2

Total Time3 5

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Christensen

Equipment

9 x 9 inch pan

Ingredients

800 grams sourdough bread cubed

Sugar mixture

114 grams butter ½ cup
220 grams brown sugar 1 cup
30 grams maple syrup 2 Tablespoons

Egg Mixture

6 large eggs 300 grams
360 grams half and half 1 ½ cups
5 grams vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
3 grams salt ½ teaspoon

Instructions

Dice a loaf of sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes.
I prefer to use a loaf of cinnamon honey butter sourdough bread but you can use a plain loaf or another flavor.
800 grams sourdough bread
Place the bread cubes on a large pan uncovered, to dry out overnight. Alternatively, you can chop up a loaf and place it in the oven at 300°F for 15-20 minutes or until dry.
If your loaf is already dry, you can skip this step.
In a large bowl, add the eggs, half and half, vanilla, and salt. Whisk together until combined.
6 large eggs, 360 grams half and half, 5 grams vanilla extract, 3 grams salt
Add the bread cubes to the egg batter and mix until the bread is moistened.
Add butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium heat and mix just until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch greased pan.
114 grams butter, 220 grams brown sugar, 30 grams maple syrup
Dump the bread and egg mixture in the pan on top of the sugar mixture.
Cover with plastic wrap or foil and place in the fridge for 2+ hours. Ideally overnight. This allows the bread time to soak up all of the liquid.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. If using a glass pan, let the pan sit out 20-30 minutes before placing it in the oven. Remove the cover and bake the Sourdough Bread French Toast Casserole in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. It is ready when the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

If the top of the bake is getting too dark, cover with foil and return to the oven.
To store, add the leftover Sourdough Bread French Toast Casserole to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, you can add it back to a 350F oven for 10 minutes or until warmed through. Or you can simply pop it in the microwave until it is warm.

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