Gingerbread French Toast Casserole (Not Overnight!)
This Gingerbread French Toast Casserole is a warm, spiced breakfast bake that’s perfect for holiday mornings or brunch gatherings. It combines hearty French bread with a rich, custard-like filling and a crumbly, spiced topping.
Ingredients
For The French Toast Bake
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Gingerbread Spice
For The Crumb Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Gingerbread Spice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small squares
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and gingerbread spice until well combined.
- Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture and toss until all the bread is well-coated and the liquid is absorbed. Let it sit for a few minutes to ensure the bread absorbs the custard.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, gingerbread spice, and salt. Using a fork or pastry cutter, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the bread mixture.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy and the center is set and no longer wet.
- If desired, dust with powdered sugar using a fine mesh strainer before serving. For best results, this dish is best enjoyed right away!
Notes
Tips:
- For added flavor, you can mix some dried cranberries or chopped nuts into the bread mixture before baking.
- This dish can be assembled the night before and refrigerated overnight. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.