Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche (challah, or French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, pressing the bread down lightly so it absorbs the liquid.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
- Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better texture. Consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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