French toast is a delicious breakfast, but brioche French toast casserole is better in almost every way you can think of. It’s still the same classic mixture of egg and bread, but forget about standing over a hot stove. Instead of hovering over a skillet, frying one or two slices at a time, you can slide breakfast for the whole crew into the oven and then relax over coffee for 40 minutes instead. That’s a win, right?

We’ve tested a lot of breakfast casserole recipes, but this one stands out for its simplicity and elegance. Brioche is something you probably don’t have just hanging around in your kitchen, but it’s worth buying a loaf just for this recipe.

Brioche French Toast Casserole Ingredients

• Brioche loaf: Soft, rich brioche bread makes for an extra-rich, deluxe version of the popular breakfast casserole.
• Eggs: Eggs are essential. They bind the other ingredients, and also bring richness and protein.
• Milk: Thinning the eggs with milk creates a soft, custardy texture. Eggs alone have a firmer, drier texture.
• Brown sugar: Brown sugar sweetens the casserole and gives it a gentle butterscotch flavor.
• Butter: The modest amount of butter in the egg mixture adds flavor and richness.
• Vanilla: Vanilla brings out the flavors of the other ingredients, while adding its own sweet warmth to the casserole.
• Cinnamon and nutmeg: Cinnamon and nutmeg bring comforting warm flavors to the casserole. Additionally, nutmeg has an intriguing ability to make custards taste creamier.

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