French Toast Bake Casserole: Easy Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
This French Toast Bake Casserole is a delightful dish perfect for brunch. It combines the classic flavors of French toast with the savory touch of turkey bacon, making it a delicious and easy indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf bread, preferably brioche or challah
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the bread into cubes and place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Sprinkle the chopped turkey bacon on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of cream to the egg mixture.
- Feel free to add fruits like berries or bananas into the casserole for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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