How to Make French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Crunch Topping!

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Wake up to some holiday magic and an overnight French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Crunch Topping! 🍞✨ So easy to prep the night before and bake in the morning, leaving you more time for family and all the fun!

Top it off with a generous swirl of @ReddiWip, made from REAL cream, for the perfect festive touch!

Ingredients

French Toast Casserole:

• 1 loaf brioche (cubed)
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups half & half
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt

Cinnamon Crunch Topping:

• 1 1/2 sticks butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp corn syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Directions

1. Grease a 9×13 dish and arrange sliced or cubed brioche.
2. Whisk eggs, half & half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over bread and press down. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. For topping, melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour topping over casserole and bake 45-50 minutes until golden and set.
5. Cool slightly, serve with syrup or powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters

I love purchasing holiday serving ware that is high-quality, classic, and practical, with the idea that I can reuse them for many years and even pass down to my kids one day. My collection is a mix of great deals and more higher-end pieces. Here are some of my favorites for your French Toast Casserole!

Gingerbread Serving Ware: The adorable Gingerbread-Themed plates are part of Pottery Barn’s holiday collection!

Holiday Links: I get asked all the time about my favorite kitchen decor for the holidays, so I linked my favorites for you!

• The illuminated Christmas Village Cookie Jar is from Mac-Kenzie Childs. For a less-expensive option, I also love her Gingerbread House Cookie Jar.
• For another adorable cookie jar, I also adore this Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Man Platter (both from Pottery Barn.)
• The Nutcracker Cookie Jar is from Mac-Kenzie-Childs (and makes a great gift!) My checkered rug is also MacKenzie-Childs.
• I also love my Candle Warming Lamp for jar candles as a flameless option for scented candles!
• If you’re looking for a Christmas sign, I love my adorable red Santa’s Bakery sign from Etsy!

How Far in Advance Can I Prep This?

This is perfect to do the night before, so you can just pop it in the oven the next morning! This is music to my ears during those busy Christmas mornings! 🙂

Storing Leftover French Toast Casserole

Place any leftovers in a Tupperware container and refrigerate, where it should stay fresh for 2-3 days. To reheat, microwave for 30-second intervals until your preferred temperature is reached.

Happy Holidays!

I hope this French Toast Casserole can be a new memory in your home! For more feel-good holiday recipes, be sure to check out our Christmas Morning Butterscotch Monkey Bread, simple and elegant Holiday Mimosa Bar, or this adorable Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree. Merry Christmas, friends!

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