Frenchy Toast Casserole (French Toast Casserole) Ala the Cassero
Ready In: 40 mins
Serves: 6-8
Yields: 1 casserole
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks or 3 small sticks)
- 1 1⁄2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 loaf extra-thick sliced white bread, such as Texas Toast, crusts removed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup your favorite berries
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon and stir to make a paste.
- Spread the paste in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Lay the bread on top of the paste in two layers.
- In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour the mixture over the bread in the dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until top has risen a little and is golden brown.
- Top with berries when serving if using berries or see options above.
- This casserole can be made the night before and kept chilled in the fridge overnight. All you’ll have to do the next morning is pop it in the oven.
- It is Vegetarian friendly!
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