Almond French Toast Casserole
This almond French toast casserole is total brunch bliss! Inspired by the irresistible flavors of an almond croissant, it’s buttery, almond-kissed, and baked to golden perfection. With super easy steps and simple ingredients, you can guarantee this French toast bake will satisfy a hungry crowd.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough about 1½ lbs, stale is best
- ½ to 1 cup crumbled almond paste click for homemade version
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk 475 mL
- ½ cup brown sugar 100 g
- 1 tsp almond extract 5 mL
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Crumble
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour 30 g
- ¼ cup brown sugar 50 g
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter 56 g
- ¼ cup almond paste click for homemade version
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Prep Bread: Cut 1 loaf sourdough into 1-inch cubes. Spray a 9x13-inch (or similar) casserole dish with cooking spray, then add half of the bread into the dish.Sprinkled ½ to 1 cup crumbled almond paste over the bread so each bite of casserole gets a little almond paste. Top with remaining bread.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk together 8 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp almond extract, and ½ tsp ground cinnamon.Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring every piece gets coated in egg. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
- Crumble: While casserole chills in the fridge, stir together ¼ cup all-purpose flour and ¼ cup brown sugar. Cut ¼ cup cold unsalted butter into small cubes, then use forks or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour mixture until it forms course crumbs. Stir in ¼ cup almond paste and ¼ cup sliced almonds.Sprinkle almond crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake: Take casserole out of the fridge while preheating the oven to 350°F (176°C). Cook French toast casserole uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until firm. If the casserole darkens before finishing, cover it in foil for the remaining cook time.Serve warm with powdered sugar and/or maple syrup. Happy eating!
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Notes
*Stale bread works best here. To quicken this up, cut the bread into cubes, spread them onto a large baking sheet, and let them sit uncovered on the counter for a few hours, or bake them at 300°F for 10-15 minutes.
Doneness check: The casserole should be set in the center and golden on top. You can test it by inserting a knife or toothpick into the middle—if it comes out clean, it’s ready!
If you prefer another type of bread, try French bread, brioche, or even challah.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 73.5g | Protein: 17.8g | Fat: 22.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.6g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 28.5g | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 5mg
