Easy Baked French Toast Casserole Recipe - Delicious and Simple Breakfast

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.

Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with nonstick spray.

Use a knife to cut the brioche bread into cubes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sugar, and a splash of orange juice.

Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and use a spatula to gently fold it together.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Cover and refrigerate for up to two hours or overnight.

In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and salt; whisk together until smooth.

Drizzle the brown sugar cinnamon mixture evenly on top of the casserole.

Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden and crispy.

If desired, top with powdered sugar and maple syrup.

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