
Then, follow reheating instructions for leftovers above. If you're adding the bacon or sausage, arrange half the bread cubes in a lightly greased 9' x 13' pan, or similar-sized casserole dish. Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Move frozen casserole from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before baking to allow to thaw. Spread the bread cubes on a cookie sheet or other large pan to dry out for about an hour. You can also freeze individual portions for easy reheating later on. To freeze leftovers (or an entire baked casserole), allow your casserole to come to room temperature, then tightly seal with two layers of foil. Individual portions can also be microwaved. If reheating a cooked casserole, place in a 325 degree Fahrenheit oven for up to 30 minutes, or until warm. This casserole keeps well and leftovers can be reheated the next day. If you don't have time to make your casserole the day before, I recommend allowing it to rest for at least an hour before baking. I highly recommend allowing your casserole to rest overnight, so your bread has a chance to soak up the custard mixture. Once your casserole is assembled, you'll want to cover with foil and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight. If you have fresh bread on hand: cube it, spread onto a baking sheet, and bake in a 300 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20-30 minutes to dry out your bread slightly. Using fresh bread can result in a soggy casserole due to the extra moisture. This recipe is a great way to use up old bread you may have on hand, and is actually preferred over fresh bread. A loaf of french bread would be another good option. Any crusty bread will work best, because it soaks up the custard mixture while resting. I used day-old whole wheat sourdough bread for this recipe. Whatever your milk preference, it will work in this recipe.ĭon't forget to lightly grease your 9x13 pan before adding your cubed bread. Milk can be any kind you have on hand - 2%, whole, almond milk, etc. Pecans can be omitted if desired, but I enjoy the added crunch and flavor. Leftovers also freeze well! Ingredients and substitutions Serve this breakfast casserole for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter morning, or for a weekend breakfast for a crowd. Cinnamon, maple syrup, and pecans add flavor and crunch. Like a french toast bread pudding, day-old bread cubes are soaked in a mixture of sugar, eggs, and milk, then baked in the oven until golden brown and crispy on top. This overnight french toast casserole can be assembled the night before, then popped in the oven in the morning. There's nothing better than an easy, make-ahead breakfast.

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