Best 11 French Toast Forest Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and decadent breakfast dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning? Look no further than French Toast Forest Casserole! This dish is a combination of classic French toast and a traditional berry cobbler, featuring layers of soft, custard-soaked bread, a sweet and tart berry filling, and a crunchy streusel topping. The result is a casserole that is bursting with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a culinary adventure and create a French Toast Forest Casserole that will leave everyone asking for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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 FOREST CASSEROLE



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Make and share this French Toast Forest Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 slices of good quality white bread, day old
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cut out the tree shapes in the bread using a cookie cutter. You can also free-form the tree shape by hand if you do not have a cookie cutter.
  • Grease your 8- or 9-inch cast iron pan (or any round baking dish).
  • Line up the trees in the pan with a bit of an overlap, so they are standing up.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, jam, sugar and cinnamon until smooth and well-combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Being sure to soak the tips of the trees as well as the bases.
  • Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight. This is to ensure the mixture is soaked up by the bread.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with fresh fruit, maple syrup and butter or your prefered toppings.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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There's no need to get up early on the weekend to make brunch for a crowd. With this rich, custardy French toast casserole, nearly all the prep is done in advance. Simply assemble and refrigerate overnight. About an hour before brunch time, just pop it into the oven. Whip up a fast and easy banana-caramel topping and bask in the praise of your well-fed guests.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Unsalted butter for greasing pan, at room temperature
1 loaf day-old brioche (about 1 pound)
6 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
4 ripe-but-firm bananas, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • For the casserole: Trim the ends from 1 loaf day-old brioche (about 1 pound) and cut into ten 1-inch thick slices. Cut each slice in half diagonally to make two triangles from each piece. (If the bread is fresh, dry it out a bit. Place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.)
  • Whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until well blended. Dip each triangle of bread in the custard, lightly coating each side. Shingle the pieces in the prepared pan, overlapping slightly.
  • Pour any remaining custard over the bread slices. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let rest 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature before baking. Remove the plastic wrap and bake until the casserole is golden and puffed and the custard is set, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • For the topping: bring the butter, sugar and syrup to a boil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until the butter is melted and the mixture is begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the vanilla, a pinch of salt, and the walnuts, stirring to coat. Turn off the heat and add the sliced bananas, stirring to coat evenly. Spoon the desired amount of the banana-syrup mixture over the casserole and serve any additional on the side.

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this fuss-free overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make the breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the previous night, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. -Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. , Cover and bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

GRANDMA B'S FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a family favorite. Grandma B made this every year on Christmas morning and it is now a tradition in my house. I make the casserole the night before and let it sit in the fridge over night. In the morning I pop it in the oven and cook up the bacon or sausage while it cooks. Super easy and super delish. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by jackalope-eye

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf white bread or 1 loaf sourdough bread
1 dozen egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cube loaf of bread into 1 inch squares with bread knife and set aside. Beat dozen eggs in large mixing bowl adding in milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Add bread to egg mixture and stir well making sure the bread absorbs all of the egg mixture. Grease a 9x11 glass casserole dish with softened butter. Spread bread mixture into dish evenly. Press 1 inch cubed cream cheese into casserole randomly throughout the dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Viola. Top with your favorite syrup and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.7, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 384.9, Sodium 643.7, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 19.8

OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This is a breakfast casserole that you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning. It has a wonderful flavor, and is sure to become a family favorite.

Provided by Tina Young

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 9h

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 sticks butter, melted
2 cups light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 loaf French bread, cut into 2-inch slices
2 cups milk
8 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Pour melted butter into an 11x15-inch baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the butter and top with bread slices, making sure slices are placed close together.
  • Mix milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl until thoroughly combined; pour over bread in the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the covered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until puffed and lightly golden, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1076.6 calories, Carbohydrate 143.6 g, Cholesterol 367.3 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 27.2 g, Sodium 1015.1 mg, Sugar 93 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

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

FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Make certain to use 1 to 2 day-old bread for this, I strongly suggest not to double the amounts and bake in a larger baking dish, make two separate recipes and bake in two 8 x 8-inch casserole dishes, if you prefer a sweeter taste then increase the sugar amount.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups day-old bread cubes
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided (can use more)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
6 teaspoons butter, cubed (1-1/2 tablespoon)
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
maple syrup or pancake syrup

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to lowest position).
  • Generously grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the bread cubes into the baking pan, then sprinkle the raisins over the bread.
  • In a bowl whisk together the eggs with milk 2 tablespoons brown sugar, salt and vanilla; pour evenly over the bread cubes.
  • Sprinkle the butter cubes over the top.
  • Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
  • In s small bowl combine the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar with 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup or pancake syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 159.6, Sodium 394.1, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 10.8, Protein 8.9

NEW ORLEANS FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from "Green Hills Garden Club Cooks...Favorite Recipes from Vicksburg, MS" (Sheila O'Connor). Yummy breakfast dish!

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 loaves French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup strawberry, sliced
1 cup kiwi, sliced

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter.
  • Cook until butter is melted and the mixture is bubbly.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Arrange the bread in the pan, making 2 layers.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  • Pour the mixture over the bread. (Can be refigerated over night if desired).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Lift edges of the bread with a spatula, and invert onto a serving plate.
  • Spoon the sour cream over the toast, and alternate kiwi and strawberries on top.
  • Serve immediately.
  • I used strawberries only.

STREUSEL TOPPED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Streusel Topped French Toast Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla (original recipe calls for 4 T. vanilla, which seems insane, try at your own risk)
1/3 cup sugar
1 large loaf day-old French bread
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/3 cup quick oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and sugar; pour half the mixture into a 13 x 9 inch pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cut bread into slices 1 1/2 inches thick and lay in pan, filling completely.
  • Pour remaining egg mixture over top; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15 minutes.
  • Mix topping ingredients together and sprinkle over casserole, bake for 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 155.7, Sodium 352.6, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 23.6, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • Use a hearty bread for the casserole, such as French bread, challah, or brioche.
  • Using stale bread will help the casserole hold together better.
  • Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
  • Make sure the custard mixture is evenly distributed over the bread cubes.
  • Bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the custard is set.
  • Serve the casserole warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

French Toast Forest Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that is perfect for a crowd. With its simple ingredients and customizable toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give French Toast Forest Casserole a try!

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