SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

This sourdough french toast casserole is the kind of dish that makes the kitchen smell unreal, and feeds an entire crowd. Swipe to make it!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

Sourdough is the perfect bread for baked French toast because it is sturdy, crusty, and holds onto custard without turning into mush

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CASSEROLE

– Sourdough bread – Unsalted butter – Brown sugar – Cinnamon – Salt – Eggs – Heavy cream – Whole milk – Sugar – Vanilla extract – All-purpose flour – Pecans (optional)

The night before baking, cut the sourdough into 1-inch cubes. You want big chunks, not tiny pieces. Set aside.

STEP 1: CUBE THE BREAD

STEP 2: MAKE THE CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING

In a small bowl, mix softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until it forms a thick cinnamon-sugar butter.

STEP 3: LAYER THE BREAD AND FILLING

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add half the bread cubes. Spoon most of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the bread. Add the remaining bread and mixture.

STEP 4: WHISK THE CUSTARD (EGG MIXTURE)

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

STEP 5: POUR, PRESS, AND CHILL OVERNIGHT

Pour the custard evenly over the bread. Gently press the bread down so the top layer gets soaked. Cover tightlY and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.

STEP 6: ADD STREUSEL (OPTIONAL)

Right before baking, make the streusel. Mix brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, and pecans (if using) until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.

STEP 7: BAKE

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for about 40 minutes, until golden, bubbly, and set in the center.

STEP 8: REST AND SERVE

Let it rest 10 minutes before serving. This helps the custard finish setting so slices hold together. Serve warm.

PRO TIPS

- Press the bread down after pouring the custard to ensure everything soaks - Use cold butter for the streusel for ideal texutre - Add blueberries between layers for extra sweetness

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