Best 3 French Toast Casserole With Brown Sugar Walnut Crumble Recipes

When it comes to breakfast or brunch, French toast casserole with brown sugar walnut crumble is an indulgent and delicious dish that's sure to impress your family and friends. With its tender, custard-soaked bread, sweet and crunchy topping, and the irresistible flavors of warm spices, this casserole is a perfect way to start your day or to enjoy as a special treat. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate French toast casserole with brown sugar walnut crumble, ensuring that your next brunch or breakfast is a memorable one.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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Delicious and decadent, simple spin on French toast. Got the idea from a bed and breakfast in the south. Add additional ingredients; we like blueberries and cream cheese, cinnamon apples, nuts, and dried fruit!

Provided by Heather Bogle

Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) loaf crusty French bread, cut into bite-size pieces, or as needed
2 cups milk
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or as needed

Steps:

Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
Stir 1 cup brown sugar and butter together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves into butter, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread a 1 1/2- to 2-inch layer of bread pieces over the top.
Beat milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; pour milk mixture over bread into the baking dish and move bread as necessary to ensure all bread is absorbing liquid. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish and sprinkle remaining brown sugar over the top of the bread mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 174.9 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 352.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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Tastes good for breakfast, just like French toast. It's easy to make too! Serve warm with maple syrup on top.

Provided by STARFLOWER

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 cups bread cubes
4 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup white sugar, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8x8 inch baking pan.
Line bottom of pan with bread cubes. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and vanilla. pour egg mixture over bread. Dot with margarine; let stand for 10 minutes.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake in preheated oven about 45 to 50 minutes, until top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 388 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

BROWN SUGAR PECAN OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

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Overnight Baked French Toast with a brown sugar and pecan crumble topping.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 slices Texas Toast bread
10 eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons butter, softened
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a 9x13-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon.
Pour over bread in prepared pan; set aside.
In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, salt, butter and cinnamon using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbs begin to form.
Sprinkle mixture on top of the bread then top with chopped pecans.
Cover and store in fridge overnight.
The next morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and bread is golden brown.
Cut into pieces and serve with maple syrup.

Tips:

For a richer custard base, use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking dish, you can use a 13x9 inch dish, but you may need to adjust the baking time.
To make the brown sugar walnut crumble topping ahead of time, mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a more decadent casserole, add a layer of chocolate chips or Nutella between the bread and custard layers.
Serve the casserole warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

French toast casserole with brown sugar walnut crumble topping is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for special occasions or lazy weekend mornings. With its rich custard base, tender bread, and crunchy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new breakfast recipe, give this French toast casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!