Easy French Toast Casserole: 1 Dish Casserole

As a stay at home AND homeschooling mom, I cook A LOT of meals. We love French toast, BUT to make French toast for 4 kids and 2 adults takes A LOT of time, BUT ONCE I made this Easy French Toast Casserole: 1 Dish Casserole, I will never go back to making individual French toast slices again, LOL.

You simply toss all the ingredients into a baking dish and bake! What an easy breakfast dish!

What Is French Toast Casserole Made Of?

The definition of french toast is an egg mixture and milk mixture poured over bread and fried in a skillet or baked in the oven. But, this casserole is french toast in a ONE PAN MEAL form!

What Type of Bread is Best For French Toast?

A stale bread (leftover bread) or white bread is the best bread for French toast. I made mine with some leftover sourdough bread that I had in the freezer and it was perfect for this casserole!

What Are the Ingredients in a Classic French Toast Recipe?

1. french bread or any stale bread
2. butter.
3. brown sugar
4. eggs, a breakfast staple that every kitchen will need.
5. milk
6. vanilla extract (optional)
7. cinnamon.
8. sugar
9. powdered sugar (optional glaze)
10. Pecans
11. Maple syrup or pancake syrup

How To Make French Toast Casserole: Full Instructions – Scroll Down for Printable Recipe Card

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Cube the bread into 1 inch slices
3. Spray baking dish with oil
4. Layer the bread in the baking dish
5. In a bowl, add milk, eggs, cinnamon and sugar and whisk with a fork
6. Pour egg milk mixture over the cubed slices of bread
7. To prepare the crumble on top. Melt the butter, then add the brown sugar and pecans to the melted butter
8. Crumble this mixture with you hands over the bread layer
9. Bake uncovered for approximately 35 minutes
10. Optional: drizzle Casserole with maple syrup, pancake syrup or a powdered sugar glaze
11. Serve with bacon, sausage or egg muffins

Is French Toast Keto or Is French Toast Casserole Keto?

Not typically, but I have created a Keto version of a French Toast Casserole. I have exchanged a few of the regular French toast ingredients and created the best ever Keto French Toast Casserole.

Gluten Free French Toast Casserole Options

To have a gluten free french toast casserole you can purchase gluten free bread at your local supermarket. So, exchange your regular bread cubes with your gluten free bread.

Dairy Free French Toast Casserole Options

To have a dairy free french toast you can exchange the milk with almond milk, use a 1:1 ratio. Plus, leave out the butter and just sprinkle the brown sugar and pecans on top of the bread before baking.

Can French Toast Casserole Be Frozen?

Yes, after you have baked your casserole in the oven, set it aside and let it cook completely. Then, place casserole into the freezer. When your are ready to eat simply thaw the casserole and reheat. Can be kept in freezer for approximately 3 months.

Can French Toast Casserole Be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes, prepare your casserole as directed, BUT DO NOT BAKE and add plastic wrap to the top of it and place into the refrigerator. When you are ready to bake follow the recipe instructions.

Easy French Toast Casserole Side Dishes

1.Fresh Fruit, Fruit Salad or Yogurt

• Fresh Berries
• Fresh strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries
• Berry mix

Add some whipped topping to your fruit by taking heavy cream and beating it with a mixer until peaks are formed.

2.Sausage Links or Sausage Patties

Sausage is a must have in my kitchen freezer. My kids want me to cook sausage every morning

3.Bacon

My household also loves bacon! An excellent way to cook bacon is in the OVEN! For years I would cook bacon in a skillet on top of the stove, but one day I decided to try cooking my bacon in the oven and I LOVE it. I take a baking sheet and cover it in 2 layers of foil, this is very important, because this saves A LOT of time cleaning up. Plus, be sure to save your bacon grease. After the grease has cooled pour it up into a jar and place into the refrigerator. Add bacon grease to green beans.

4.Breakfast Ham or Canadian Bacon

5.Egg Muffins or Eggs Benedict

I have created different egg muffin recipes:

• Sausage Egg Muffins
• Bacon & Spinach Egg Muffins

Any one of these egg muffins would be an excellent side dish to a French toast.

6.Quiche

• A quiche is a French tart consisting of pastry crust filled with savory custard and pieces of cheese, meat, seafood or vegetables. I have created a Spinach & Mushroom Quiche. Ingredients:
• spinach
• mushrooms
• cream cheese
• eggs
• heavy whipping cream
• shredded cheddar cheese
• onion
• olive oil

What Favorite Toppings Can You Add To The top of Your Easy French Toast Casserole?

After you have served up your casserole, I have some toppings that you can add to the top of your toast. Of course, everyones taste buds are different, but this is a perfect way to individualize each serving.

• Peanut butter or almond butter
• Drizzle of pancake syrup
• Drizzle of maple syrup
• Cream cheese
• Ice Cream
• Chocolate Syrup
• Whipped Cream
• Fruit – berries
• Pecans or any nut
• cranberries

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