Serve a crowd or enjoy this Cinnamon French Toast Casserole all week long. It’s easy to prep and perfect for holiday breakfasts, weekend brunch, or anytime you want to make breakfast feel like a special occasion!

Can you tell I’ve had breakfast on my mind lately? My recent blog posts might have been a hint 🙂

Check out some other recent Breakfast & Brunch recipes HERE

But it’s not hard to do when there are so many amazing ways to start the day with something delicious. For this recipe, I went with a hands-off version of French toast. This Cinnamon French Toast Casserole is rich and sweet and has the perfect texture combo of soft and fluffy inside with a crispy crunch layer on top.

Easy Prep French Toast Casserole

When I say easy, I really mean EASY. It doesn’t get any simpler than combining the wet ingredients together and mixing in cubes of bread before baking. I love the thick, spongy texture of brioche, but of course you can swap this for any type of bread you prefer. This French Toast Casserole would also be a great way to use up a loaf that’s started to go stale. Cheers for less food waste!

The only part about this recipe that’s actually difficult is resisting the urge to open the oven and peek. And let me just say, I could totally understand why because as this casserole is baking, your kitchen is going to smell incredibly good. But if you can do it, you’ll be more likely to get the crunchy topping layer by allowing the streusel on top to brown and crisp.

Oh, and don’t forget the toppings for your French Toast Casserole! As little dusting of powdered sugar is never a bad idea, nor is the classic pairing of maple syrup. I recently found a new ingredient: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup. Seriously sending out all the heart-eye emojis for this one and making sure it’s on my list to replace when this bottle runs empty. It’s that good!

Round out your fancied up breakfast or brunch with coffee (duh) and pair with fruit, eggs, or any other breakfast side that slants more towards salty or savory. This French Toast Casserole is definitely on the sweeter side of things so balancing out flavors with something from the other side of the spectrum can make a meal that much more satisfying.

Need some savory inspiration? Try this Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Frittata

Here’s the recipe for this Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

3.83 from 29 votes

This easy-to-prep French Toast Casserole is perfect for holiday breakfasts, weekend brunch, or anytime you need to serve a crowd for a morning meal. 

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

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Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

For the French Toast

• 1 loaf Brioche bread
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 eggs
• 2¼ cup whole milk
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar

For the Streusel Topping

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• powdered sugar, optional
• maple syrup, optional

Instructions

For the French Toast

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9"x13" casserole dish. Slice the bread into thick slices, then into 1" cubes. Place in a large mixing bowl. 
• Beat or mix together cream cheese and sugar. Use a soft spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl, then add the vanilla, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Beat or mix together until smooth. Set aside while you prepare the streusel topping. 

For the Streusel Topping

• Using a hand mixer or fork, combine the brown sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon until the texture is crumbly.

For the Casserole

• Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared bread. Combine using the soft spatula, then transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Spread the streusel topping in an even layer. 
• Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve immediately with powdered sugar (if using) and maple syrup. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 447 kcal, Carbohydrates: 53 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 21 g, Saturated Fat: 11 g, Cholesterol: 221 mg, Sodium: 319 mg, Potassium: 205 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 32 g, Vitamin A: 890 IU, Calcium: 158 mg, Iron: 2 mg

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Casserole, French Toast

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