Here’s a rich, breakfast-ready French Toast Casserole with a full nutrition breakdown. 🍽️
🍞 French Toast Casserole
Soft, custardy, and perfect for feeding a crowd — this dish combines bread, eggs, milk, and a touch of sweetness into a baked morning delight.
🍽️ Serving Size
- 1 slice = 1/8 of a 9×13 casserole
- Nutrition values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brands
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 loaf (about 12 oz) day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- Optional: powdered sugar, maple syrup, or berries for serving
🔥 Calories & Macros (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| └ Sugars | 23 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| └ Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
📊 Full Nutritional Table (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 44 g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total Sugars | 23 g | — |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Make it overnight: Let the custard soak into the bread in the fridge for 6–12 hours
- Add fruit: Blueberries, strawberries, or apple slices for extra flavor
- Lower sugar: Substitute sugar with maple syrup or a natural sweetener
- Make it richer: Use half-and-half instead of milk for creamier custard
If you want, I can create a low-calorie or high-protein version of this casserole with updated nutrition per slice, perfect for meal prep or health-conscious breakfasts.
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