Best 7 Maple French Toast Casserole Recipes

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Wake up to the delightful aroma of maple French toast casserole, a delectable breakfast dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary recipe combines classic French toast flavors with the warmth of maple syrup, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. With its irresistibly soft and fluffy interior and a golden, crispy exterior, this casserole will become a staple in your brunch or breakfast repertoire. Gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this mouthwatering masterpiece.

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.

MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Plan ahead this needs to be refrigerated for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight. I tossed the bread cubes with a couple teaspoons of cinnamon before placing in the baking dish, but that is optional, if you prefer a less sweeter taste just omit the white sugar completely --- this is *very* good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups bread cubes (cut into about 1-inch cubes, use stale bread but not hard for this)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 -4 tablespoons sugar (optional or to taste)
8 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups full-fat milk
2/3 cup half-and-half cream (or use all half and half cream)
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Place the bread cubes in a buttered 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl beat the softened cream cheese with sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
  • Add in eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
  • Add in milk, half and half cream, maple syrup and vanilla; beat until well combined.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the bread cubes in the baking dish, using a fork or spoon gently lift the cubes so that they coat evenly with the egg mixture.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
  • Next morning set oven to 375°F.
  • Remove the dish from the fridge and let sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Bake uncovered for about 45-50 minutes or until set and a golden brown colour.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple more maple syrup.
  • Delicious!

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.

MAPLE GLAZED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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A rich, fluffy French toast casserole that you can make the night before. Perfect for a crowd and easy to adapt to your own flavors.

Provided by Lactaid

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     LACTAID®

Time 9h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup raisins
8 large eggs
3 cups LACTAID® Whole Milk
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons LACTAID® Whole Milk

Steps:

  • Spray a 9 X 13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread half of the French bread cubes onto the bottom of the 9x 13 pan. Sprinkle with half of the raisins. Cover with remaining bread cubes. Sprinkle remaining raisins on top.
  • Mix eggs, 3 cups Lactaid® whole milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, white sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until ingredients are well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over bread mixture in pan.
  • Gently press down bread so it is slightly covered by the liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic from casserole and place in the oven. Bake uncovered until set and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon Lactaid® milk together in a bowl. If too think, add a bit more milk. Glaze should be thick but liquid enough to drizzle.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm casserole. Allow glaze to thicken and set before serving, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 199.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 490.5 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

MAPLE BACON FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This is my go-to Sunday breakfast. It's easy to put together and put in the fridge Saturday night then bake the next morning. It gives me more time for enjoying family on Sundays. -Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
16 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Additional maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk first 7 ingredients. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture. Arrange bread slices into 2 overlapping rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer. Serve with additional syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH MAPLE SYRUP



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Categories     Bread     Egg     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients:
1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup
Praline Topping:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preparation: Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. Serve with maple syrup.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE W/ MAPLE SYRUP



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Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Kid-Friendly

Number Of Ingredients 18

YOU WILL NEED:
1 loaf French bread
8 lg eggs
2 cups half and half
1 cup milk
2 Tbls sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Dash of salt
Maple Syrup
FOR PRALINE TOPPING YOU WILL NEED:(instructions to come)
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 Tbls light corn syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • *slice bread into 20 slices(1-inch each) * arrange slices in a generously buttered 9x13 dish, in two rows-layered on top of each other-overlapping *In large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt...Beat with beater or wisk *Pour mixture over bread and make sure it covers evenly-use spoon to get between pieces of bread *cover w/foil and put in fridge overnight... NEXT DAY: *preheat oven to 350 PREPARE PRALINE TOPPING *Combine the following and blend well... 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 2 Tbls light corn syrup 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg *spread Praline topping generously over the bread and bake for 40 minutes...

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: This will help the casserole hold its shape and not become too soggy.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the casserole tough.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through.
  • Serve the casserole warm with your favorite toppings: Such as maple syrup, butter, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Maple French toast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its sweet and savory flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give maple French toast casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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