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French Toast Casserole

itsmetoo — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:37:55 GMT

Does anyone have a special recipe to share? I'm looking for one I can make ahead the night before. There are so many on the internet I thought maybe I'd be better off checking here for some of your tried and true recipes. Thanks, ladies!

Re: French Toast Casserole

butterfly123 — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:46:13 GMT

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Blogs/Baked-French-Toast-Casserole/ba-p/1856615

Re: French Toast Casserole

deepwaterdotter — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:19:44 GMT

From my sister-in law's recipe collection:

6 tbsp butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

6 1-inch thick slices French bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes

4 eggs

1 cup half and half

1 tbsp vanilla

1/4 tsp salt

Microwave butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in bowl for 1-2 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Stir to mix. Spread in bottom of 9x13" baking pan sprayed with PAM. Arrange bread cubes in single layer on top.

Whisk eggs, half and half, vanilla, and salt in bowl. Pour over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight.

To cook: Uncover pan and place in cold oven. Set oven to 350 degrees. When oven reaches 350 degrees, bake for 35 minutes. Extra yummy if served with sweetened whipped cream and strawberries.

Re: French Toast Casserole

BirkiLady — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:21:16 GMT

@deepwaterdotter Just checking on these directions:: You put the refrigerated dish in an oven then turn on the oven to 350* and once it reaches 350* you time it for 35 minutes?

Have never heard of French Toast Casserole, but it sounds worth a try with the whipped cream and strawberries or raspberries or blueberries. Probably a lovely dish to serve, too.

ETA: Is this similar to Bread Pudding? If so, I add cinnamon, nutmeg, raisons and crushed walnuts, also.

Re: French Toast Casserole

deepwaterdotter — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:31:04 GMT

@BirkiLady wrote:
@deepwaterdotter Just checking on these directions:: You put the refrigerated dish in an oven then turn on the oven to 350* and once it reaches 350* you time it for 35 minutes?

Have never heard of French Toast Casserole, but it sounds worth a try with the whipped cream and strawberries or raspberries or blueberries. Probably a lovely dish to serve, too.

ETA: Is this similar to Bread Pudding? If so, I add cinnamon, nutmeg, raisons and crushed walnuts, also.

Yes, you put it in the cold oven while it is heating up. This allows the casserole to gradually warm up before it starts cooking. I think all your bread pudding additions would be tasty in this dish also.

Re: French Toast Casserole

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:24:08 GMT

Check out Pintrest there are lots of those recipes on there. I have made them in my crockpot, many you can fix the night before and its ready in the morning.

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Thebig I — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:45:03 GMT

Just the name gets me going..................

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Yahooey — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:19:18 GMT

I haven't made it but Ina Garten has a French Toast Bread Pudding recipe.

Looks really good and I've had success with her other recipes

https://youtu.be/ftvdhICJ7hg

Re: French Toast Casserole

CelticCrafter — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 12:28:28 GMT

pinchofyum.com/baked-croissant-cinnamon-french-toast

I make this one using day old croissants and double the recipe.

I've used plain yougurt, vanilla flavored, coconut flavored and even sour cream.

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Bluffbaker — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 15:54:27 GMT

I love this overnight French Toast Souffle I found on Margaret's Morsels. It's a real time saver since it's assembled the night before. It's also delicious!!!! Just remember to set the pan out to warm up to room temperature before putting it in the oven.

Re: French Toast Casserole

kare29 — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:41:37 GMT

I make this quite often especially when I have bread I want to use up. My husband and I really enjoy it. Prepare it the night before.

Mix 2/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark) plus 3 Tbls granulated sugar with 2 - 3 tsp cinnamon. Add a handful of raisins (optional). Set aside.

Whisk 5 - 6 eggs with 1 1/2 cups whole milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in 9 x 13 pan. Layer in 6 slices of white bread (I use scali or Italian bread generally whatever I want to use up - I have even used hot dog rolls to fill in!) Sprinkle with half brown sugar mixture. Finish up with another layer of 6 slices of bread. Pour egg mixture over bread, gently press down. Sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

Bake 350 degrees covered, uncover and continue baking 15 minutes until set and browned. (I take the pan out of fridge while oven is preheating).

Re: French Toast Casserole

GiantsLover — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:58:58 GMT

Ina Gartens recipe is delicious!

Re: French Toast Casserole

itsmetoo — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 22:26:40 GMT

Thank you all so much! Can't wait to try them!

Re: French Toast Casserole

hsawaknow — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:04:21 GMT

Sounds easy to make and delicious!

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DiAnne — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 01:34:58 GMT

I have tried a few different recipes for French Toast Casserole and everyone of them came out mushy. I just make the egg mixture the night before and set the bread out over night to dry out a little and then fry it in the morning.

Re: French Toast Casserole

mustang66lady — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:23:55 GMT

I have never had a fail with Paula Deens' recipe. I know she is not the most popular of contributors but her recipe is solid.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/baked-french-toast-casserole-with-maple-syrup-recipe2-1914896#

I have taken this recipe to many potlucks and served it to many brunches and breakfasts and always take home an empty dish.