Best 7 Baked French Toast Casserole With Maple Syrup Recipes

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Baked French toast casserole is a beloved breakfast dish that combines the classic flavors of French toast with the convenience of a casserole. This hearty and delicious dish is perfect for a weekend brunch or a special occasion breakfast. With its custardy interior, crispy edges, and sweet maple syrup topping, baked French toast casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for baked French toast casserole with maple syrup, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure a perfect casserole every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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When I first served this to family visiting from California, they all wanted the recipe. I'd never had so many compliments on my cooking before! The recipe was originally from my grandmother, given to me on my wedding day.-Melissa Faye Paxton, Clifton Forge, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups cubed French bread
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup warm heavy whipping cream (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup maple syrup
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
Additional maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place bread in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; press down gently. Sprinkle with raisins. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in whipping cream and syrup; mix well. Whisk together the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt; add to cream cheese mixture., Pour evenly over bread; lightly press bread into egg mixture with a spatula. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until center is set and the top is golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 283mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH MAPLE SYRUP



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This came from the show Paula's Home Cooking with Paula Deen on the Food Network. It is absolutely delicious! Prep time does not include overnight soaking.

Provided by Jamia Motsinger

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 oz)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash salt
1 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1 inch thick.
  • Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13-inch baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Pour mixture over bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with egg mixture.
  • Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices.
  • Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread praline topping evenly over bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed up and lightly golden brown.
  • Serve with maple syrup.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Thick brioche slices soak up the batter, while sugared pecans lend a caramelized crunch to this make-ahead baked French toast recipe to feed a hungry breakfast or brunch crowd.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
10 slices day-old brioche (about 3/4 inch thick)
1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped or crushed)
Rum-Raisin Maple Syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Whisk in milk, heavy cream, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Working in batches, dip 10 slices day-old brioche into batter to coat. Overlap brioche slices in a 9-by-13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Pour remaining batter over top. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degress. Top with pecans and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar. Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until top is golden brown and crunchy, 20 to 25 minutes more. Serve with syrup.

MAPLE FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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This yummy French toast casserole is a breeze to whip up the night before a busy morning. My family loves the richness it gets from cream cheese and maple syrup. -Cindy Steffen, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 slices bread, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
Additional maple syrup

Steps:

  • Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Top with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and syrup; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve with additional syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Perfect for a Mother's Day brunch or even dessert! This was originally a very rich recipe that I found on the internet so I tried to tweak it to lower the fat. So yummy.

Provided by DaniDee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup low-fat milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, milk, white sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in overlapping rows in the prepared baking dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix pecans, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg together in a bowl; spread evenly over bread in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Generously top French toast with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 180.3 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 392.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH MAPLE SYRUP AND GRANOLA



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This is a recipe that I developed while feeding a group for a Sunday brunch. It can be made the night before; it will pick up a more intense flavor.

Provided by Les Mosko

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 9h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 pound) loaf challah bread, sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 eggs
1 quart half-and-half cream
½ cup orange juice
½ cup white sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granola cereal
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay the bread slices into the prepared baking dish in 2 layers. Beat eggs, half-and-half cream, orange juice, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl until smooth, and pour over the bread. With a large spoon, press the bread down into the egg mixture so all the bread becomes soaked with the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the granola evenly over the casserole, and drizzle with maple syrup and melted butter. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  • About 1 hour before serving, remove the casserole from the refrigerator, and take off the plastic wrap. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn oven temperature up to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake the casserole until browned, about 15 more minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 131.3 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 249.8 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Prepare this dish the night before and just pop it into the oven when you wake up for a fast breakfast. The smell alone will wake the kiddies for school in the morning. Prep time is 30 minutes + overnight chill time.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces whipped cream cheese
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups milk
5 eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 loaf thick sliced bread
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together cheese, pecans, brown sugar, syrup, and 1/4 t cinnamon.
  • Set aside.
  • Beat together, with a whisk, milk, eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar and vanilla.
  • Spread cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Layer at an angle in a 13 x 9" baking dish, cheese side up.
  • Pour milk mixture over the bread evenly.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
  • Remove wrap and sprinkle with 2 T sugar and 1 1/2 t cinnamon mixed together.
  • Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and egg is set.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 171.9, Sodium 501.1, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 19.7, Protein 12.3

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: Stale bread will absorb more of the custard mixture, resulting in a richer, more flavorful casserole.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the casserole tough.
  • Use a variety of bread: For a more interesting flavor and texture, use a variety of breads, such as white bread, whole wheat bread, and brioche.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to the casserole, such as berries, nuts, or chocolate chips.
  • Make it ahead of time: The casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Just bake it in the morning before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, butter, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Baked French toast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its rich, flavorful custard and crispy, golden-brown crust, baked French toast casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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