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Pioneer Woman French Toast Casserole Recipe

Pioneer Woman French Toast Casserole Recipe

Sara Collins
If you love easy breakfast dishes, this Pioneer Woman French Toast Casserole Recipe is perfect. It is soft, sweet and full of flavor. This dish is great for family mornings or holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread cut into cubes
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed

Instructions
 

Prepare the Bread

  • Cut the French bread into cubes. Place them evenly in a greased baking dish. Make sure the bread is slightly dry. This helps absorb the custard mixture better.

Mix the Custard

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Mix until smooth. This mixture will soak into the bread and give rich flavor.

Combine Bread and Custard

  • Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Press gently to soak all pieces. Cover the dish with foil. Place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

Make the Topping

  • In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add cold butter cubes. Use your fingers to mix until crumbly. This topping gives a nice crunch.

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the casserole from the fridge. Let it sit for 10 minutes. This helps it bake evenly.

Add the Topping

  • Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the soaked bread. Make sure it covers the surface well. This will create a golden crust when baked.

Bake the Casserole

  • Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes. The top should be golden brown. The center should be set. Check with a knife. It should come out clean.

Cool and Serve

  • Remove from oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes. Slice into portions. Serve warm with syrup or powdered sugar for best taste.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale bread for better texture
  • Do not skip chilling time
  • Add fresh fruits like berries for extra flavor
  • Adjust sugar level based on taste
  • Use real butter for best topping results
  • Cover with foil if the top browns too fast
Keyword Pioneer Woman French Toast Casserole Recipe