French Toast Casserole is a beloved holiday staple at our house—warm, comforting, and perfect for sharing.
We enjoy it with a variety of toppings, from fresh fruit to syrups and powdered sugar. Its versatility makes it a satisfying choice for breakfast or brunch any time during the festive season.
We look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas brunches all year. It may sound odd, but these gatherings come up often during our Sunday family meals.
Despite the usual small disagreements, food is the constant that brings us together. Holidays become memorable because of the meals we share.
Holiday baking creates sweet memories—simple dishes like this casserole fill the kitchen with inviting aromas and make everyone feel at home.
The holidays can be busy and stressful, but planning and prepping ahead makes entertaining easy and enjoyable.
I shop seasonal sales and promotions to stock up on ingredients so I can bake my favorites without the stress of last-minute runs.
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Check local stores for holiday baking promotions—they’re a great way to save on ingredients between November and mid-November each year.
Baking together turns holiday prep into a fun family event. I often prepare the casserole the night before so the morning of the brunch is relaxed.
Promotions help me gather everything I need on sale, from dairy to sweeteners and syrups, making holiday baking both affordable and convenient.
I always rely on high-quality ingredients during the holidays—good staples make an easy recipe taste exceptional.
For this brunch I picked up coffee creamer, eggs, milk, bread, a low-calorie sweetener, and Blackberry Patch Syrup to top the casserole.
My daughter and I prepped the casserole the night before. My husband brewed coffee while our youngest set the table—everyone helped.
The warm aroma coming from the oven filled the house, and we were eager to gather and enjoy the meal together.
We always miss the family members who are away at college and look forward to the holidays when everyone comes home.
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French Toast Casserole
10 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours 10 minutes
An easy and tasty way to enjoy stress-free holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French or other crusty bread (14–16 ounces), day-old or up to three days old
- 8 large eggs
- 240 ml (8 oz) heavy whipping cream
- 240 ml (8 oz) whole milk
- 65 g (1/2 cup) Pyure Organic Stevia (equivalent to 1 cup sugar)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
Cinnamon Apples
- 2 lbs Honeycrisp apples, peeled and cored
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Pyure Organic Stevia (equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping options
- Blackberry Patch Syrup
- Fresh blackberries or other fruit
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Slice the bread into 1-inch slices, or halve a long loaf lengthwise if preferred.
- Butter a deep baking pan thoroughly on the bottom and sides.
- Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sweetener, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon.
- Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, then arrange the slices in the buttered 9×13-inch baking dish in two overlapping rows. You can also use two smaller pans.
- Pour any remaining custard over the bread to coat evenly. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake covered with foil for 40 minutes. Remove the foil, add the cinnamon apples over the casserole, and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.
- Before serving, drizzle with Blackberry Patch Syrup, top with fresh fruit like blackberries, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
How to make the cinnamon apples
- Peel, core, and roughly dice the apples; medium-sized chunks are fine.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add the sweetener and cinnamon and cook the apples for 10–12 minutes, until tender but still holding their shape.
- Remove from heat and set aside until ready to top the casserole.
Notes
You can use any sturdy bread you prefer—French bread or a pre-sliced cinnamon loaf work well. Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard better and yields a better texture.
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