Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 one-inch slices of bread (cubed into 1-inch pieces, any bread works*)
  • 4 large eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • whipped cream, powdered sugar, or maple syrup and fresh fruit for serving, optional
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray or butter.
  • Place the cubes of bread in an even layer in the pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • To make the crumb topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Just before baking, sprinkle the crumb topping over the casserole. Then, drop the butter pieces on top.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into squares. Serve with your favorite French toast toppings. Whipped cream, powdered sugar or maple syrup and fresh fruit are all delicious options.
  • For the homemade whipped cream, whip the heavy whipping cream using a stand or handheld electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.