Almond French Toast Casserole

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk can be a healthier option while regular milk is often less expensive.

sliced almonds

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: chopped peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while peanuts are often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be cheaper.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a saucepan.

Add 1 cup packed brown sugar to the melted butter and stir until dissolved.

Pour the brown sugar mixture into a well-buttered 9x13 baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.

Cube 8 ounces of semi-stale French bread and spread it over the brown sugar mixture in the baking dish.

In a bowl, crack 6 eggs and whisk them together.

Add 2 cups of milk, 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 0.5 teaspoons of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the eggs and mix well.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are saturated.

Mix the bread and the brown sugar mixture together gently to combine.

Sprinkle an additional teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over the top of the casserole.

Cooking Techniques

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