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{Overnight} Brioche French Toast Casserole

This sweet overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole is elegant, but easy! Perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brioche French Toast, Brioche French Toast recipe
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup amaretto liquor
  • 2 tablespoons light-color corn syrup
  • 12 ounce loaf brioche or challah , cut into 8 slices
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, amaretto, and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring continuously, for 1 minute. Pour mixture into prepare baking dish. Arrange bread slices over the sauce.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over the bread. Press lightly with a rubber spatula to moisten all the bread. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top is lightly brown.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  • While the casserole is resting, combine blackberries with the granulated sugar in a small bowl. Lightly crush the berries with a fork; let stand until a syrup forms, stirring occasionally.
  • Slice brioche and invert onto plates. Spoon berry mixture over each serving and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 892IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg