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French Toast Casserole in a white casserole dish

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For The French Toast Bake
For The Crumb Topping

Method
 

  1. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and gingerbread spice until well combined.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the bread mixture.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy and the center is set and no longer wet.
  7. 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.