Easy Christmas Meals Idea - Over Night French Toast Casserole

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious, while day-old bread is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and evaporated milk can be more affordable.

Start by whisking 6 eggs in a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the eggs and whisk together.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar to the egg mixture and whisk until combined.

Cut a 15-ounce loaf of French bread in half, then cut each half into strips and cubes.

Let the bread sit out to dry for a few hours or bake it in the oven to dry it out if it's fresh.

Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread and stir to ensure all pieces are coated.

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

To make the streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a food processor.

Add 1/4 cup of cold butter and process until the mixture resembles a sandy texture.

Store the streusel topping in the fridge until ready to use.

After refrigerating the casserole overnight, sprinkle the streusel topping over the bread mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake the casserole for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and set, checking at 45 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into slices.

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