French Toast Casserole

4.08 from 40 votes

This French Toast Casserole is soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet—perfect for feeding a hungry family or a toddler who loves breakfast bakes. It’s made with simple ingredients and baked in one dish for an easy, hands-off morning. Serve it warm with fruit or a drizzle of maple syrup for a comforting, kid-approved meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Casserole, French toast

Servings:

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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 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

Day‑Before Option: For extra texture, prep the night before: cube the bread, pour custard, cover and chill 2–12 hours before baking.

Stale Bread Works Best: Slightly stale bread absorbs liquid better and holds its shape.

Freezing & Reheating: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3–5 days, or freeze for 2–3 months. To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes or microwave individual portions until warmed.

Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt or cream, or extra fresh fruit .

Double It: To feed a crowd, use a 9×13" pan and add 5–10 minutes of bake time.

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