French Toast Casserole
on Feb 14, 2024, Updated Jun 07, 2025
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This easy French Toast Casserole is a family-friendly, hands-off toddler breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekends. Made with simple pantry ingredients—bread, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and fruit—it’s lightly sweet, tender in the center, and golden on top. It’s an easy way to feed toddlers and the whole crew in one bake, plus it’s perfect for batch-prepping or make-ahead brunches.
Why French Toast Casserole?
French Toast Casserole is a fantastic option for toddlers and families for several reasons:
- Nutritious Ingredients: With a blend of bread, eggs, milk, and fruit, this casserole provides essential nutrients to support your toddler’s growth and development.
- Easy to Make: This recipe requires minimal prep work and uses ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. It’s a breeze to put together, making it ideal for busy mornings or lazy weekends.
- Versatile: You can customize this recipe to suit your family’s preferences. Whether you prefer blueberries, strawberries, or a mix of fruits, feel free to get creative and make it your own.
Ingredients
- 6 cups bread cubes (about 6 slices of bread)
- 1.5 cups milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
How to Make Easy French Toast Casserole
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Place the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs first. Then add milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish, ensuring that all the bread is coated evenly.
- Sprinkle the fresh blueberries over the top of the bread mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Once done, allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
Substitutions
Bread: Use any bread—whole wheat, sourdough, brioche, or even slightly stale slices—to absorb the custard without falling apart.
Milk: Swap dairy milk for almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
Fruit: Replace blueberries with strawberries, banana slices, or diced peaches (fresh or frozen).
Eggs: Opt for flax eggs (1 Tbsp ground flax + 3 Tbsp water per egg) if avoiding eggs, though texture will be softer.
Spices: Try a dash of nutmeg or cardamom or add orange zest for a fresh twist.
Storing French Toast Casserole for Toddlers
If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, simply microwave individual servings for a quick and easy breakfast option.
In conclusion, this healthy French Toast Casserole is a winning recipe for toddlers and families alike. Not only is it delicious and nutritious, but it’s also simple to make and can be prepared in advance. Give it a try, and watch as your little ones gobble it up with joy!
Common Questions
Can I make this french toast casserole gluten-free?
- Absolutely. Just use gluten-free sandwich bread (look for a sturdy one so it holds the custard well).
Can I make it dairy-free?
- Yes! Any plant-based milk works—oat, almond, soy, or coconut all make delicious results with none of the dairy.
Is it possible to make this in smaller portions?
- You can make a similar recipe in a muffin tin for easier storage! Check out my French Toast Cups recipe!
More Breakfast Ideas for Toddlers
Spinach Pancakes – These bright green Spinach Pancakes are a fun and tasty way to add veggies to breakfast. Made with blended spinach, banana, and egg, they’re naturally sweet and super soft—perfect for baby-led weaning or toddler finger foods. You’d never guess there’s a vegetable hidden inside!
3-Ingredient Protein Bagels – Made with just Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, and an egg wash, these 3-Ingredient Protein Bagels are soft, chewy, and surprisingly simple. They bake up golden brown and make a nutritious, high-protein option for toddler breakfasts or lunchboxes. Add your favorite toppings or keep them plain—they’re great either way.
Baked Apple Pancakes – These fluffy Baked Apple Pancakes are filled with soft apple chunks and warm cinnamon spice. Serve them warm with a little yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – This moist and tender Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and just the right touch of chocolate. It’s a great snack or breakfast option for toddlers and kids, and the soft texture makes it easy for little hands to hold. Serve slices plain or warm them up for an extra treat.
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French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 6 cups bread (cut into cubes), about 6 slices of bread
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Cut your bread into cubes. I use kitchen scissors for this. Place the cubed bread in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs first. Then add milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish, ensuring that all the bread is coated evenly.
- Sprinkle the fresh blueberries over the top of the bread mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Once done, allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Is this good if made ahead a night before bfast?