French Toast Casserole w/ Recipe Video

French Toast Casserole is a make ahead breakfast casserole that you can toss in the oven while you get ready for the day. Make this recipe for a delicious breakfast that your family will thank you for.

This recipe is an old family favorite that was originally shared with you 6 1/2 years ago. It is DEFINITELY a reader favorite.

So, we decided to share it with you again. We enjoy this breakfast on holidays and sometimes just because. It has truly become a tradition that we look forward to.

Special occasion meals

Father's Day is such a special day for us, as it is for most people. 

Take the day to really celebrate the important man in your life! Make a special breakfast to remind him just how special he is.

My husband is a wonderful father to our Munchkin, and an amazing husband as well. We spend the day taking part in our favorite family activities.  So, I like to start off with a very special breakfast. 

By special, I mean out of the ordinary for us.  We tend to have a very healthy breakfast each day. Once in a while, we go out on a limb, making buttermilk pancakes on a Sunday.

Well, I have been making Sugar Cookie French Toast for special occasions for quite some time.  Any kind of french toast is my husbands favorite. 

French Toast Casserole

So for this special occasion, I decided to try this French Toast Casserole I have been drooling over for quite some time. 

I have to tell you it is so decadent, so flavorful, so divine....  There are barely words! 

The bread has a consistency like the most incredible bread pudding.  The custard mixture bakes into the bread, and the topping is such a delightful treat. 

You can leave the maple syrup off this french toast.  I think it would spoil the flavor.  It is THAT good!!!

Updated 5/10/14:  We love this recipe so much we have made it countless times over the last 4 years.  I have made some changes and added several notes to the bottom of the recipe.  Be sure to check out the notes.

Helpful tips for making French toast casserole

How to prevent soggy French toast

• We have been enjoying this recipe for 6 years.  I have made a few changes.  There is less milk/cream than in the original recipe, as the bread is sometimes too moist for my taste.

Substitute for half and half

• Half and half is a dairy product found in the USA.  You can substitute half cream and half milk for half-and-half.  You can also use any combination of all cream to all milk as long as you are adding 1-1/2 cups total.

Praline topping

• In the original casserole recipe, the praline topping included corn syrup.  It really doesn't need it, so it is no longer in the recipe.

Serving suggestions

• This french toast casserole is amazing served with fresh berries instead of the praline topping if you are looking to lighten it up. 

Freezing the casserole

• The leftovers freeze VERY well!  We eat about 1/4 of the pan.  I freeze the leftovers in 3 containers, so when we want a special breakfast I just thaw it and pop it in the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes.  Perfect.

KITCHEN TOOLS TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

• 9 x 13 Baking Dish - I have my favorites and this set is one of them. The 9x13 is perfect for casseroles and the smaller size is awesome for making 1/2 a casserole recipe.
• Mixing Bowls - I like a variety of mixing bowls and prep bowls and this set has them all.
• Whisk - I have had this set for over 10 years and it is still as good as the day I bought it. With 3 sizes there is a whisk for every job.
• Bread Knife - I love a good bread knife. It is one of my essential knives. This one, I have been using for a decade! I also love to slice tomatoes with it.
  

Enjoy!

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Original photo from 2011

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Watch the VIDEO to see how to make this French Toast Casserole!

Author: Donna Elick

Make Ahead French Toast Casserole

Prep the night before and throw it in the oven while you are getting ready for the day. Easy breakfast recipe that your family will thank you for!

Ingredients

• butter (for preparing baking dish)
• 1 loaf French bread
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste if you want to really jazz it up)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Praline Topping

• 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Prepare a 9"x13" baking dish by generously buttering the entire inside of the dish.  Set the baking dish aside.
2. Slice the French bread, on the bias approximately 1-inch thick. Arrange slices in your prepared baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. Set dish aside.   In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
3. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, making sure they are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. I like to make sure all my slices are good and coated.  Even dunking them in the mixture sometimes. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
4. The next day, preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, prepare the praline topping by combining all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix to combine.  Scoop out praline topping and make 8 dollops of topping.  Then spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread (like you are icing a cake).
5. Bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
6. Serve and enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTES
How to prevent soggy French toast

• We have been enjoying this recipe for 6 years.  I have made a few changes.  There is less milk/cream than in the original recipe, as the bread is sometimes too moist for my taste.

Substitute for half and half

• Half and half is a dairy product found in the USA.  You can substitute half cream and half milk for half-and-half.  You can also use any combination of all cream to all milk as long as you are adding 1-1/2 cups total.

Praline topping

• In the original casserole recipe, the praline topping included corn syrup.  It really doesn't need it, so it is no longer in the recipe.

Serving suggestions

• This french toast casserole is amazing served with fresh berries instead of the praline topping if you are looking to lighten it up. 

Freezing the casserole

• The leftovers freeze VERY well!  We eat about 1/4 of the pan.  I freeze the leftovers in 3 containers, so when we want a special breakfast I just thaw it and pop it in the oven at 350 for about 10 minutes.  Perfect.

Recipe developed by Donna Elick
Copyright ©2011 – All rights reserved.

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Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Make-ahead freezer breakfast burritos are loaded with your favorite fillings. Eggs, sausage, bacon and tater tots are topped with ooey gooey cheese, and fresh vegetables. Just make up this easy recipe and toss them in the freezer. Pop them in the microwave in the morning for an easy grab and go breakfast. Perfect for back to school.

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Growing up my parents really struggled to make ends meet. My dad worked several jobs and he worked more than he was home. My mom ran a daycare out of our home and was virtually raising us 5 kids on her own while my dad was working.

Missed birthdays, holidays and family days are too many to be counted, but with all their hard work and dedication we never missed a meal. My mom told me years later that some months were dicey. But they always managed to make it work.

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Helpful Tips to make Freezer Breakfast Burritos:

• If you would like to serve these immediately, wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet in a preheated 400ºF oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
• You can make the bacon, sausage, tater tots and eggs ahead. The burritos are best with room temperature ingredients, which eliminate the steam that can make burritos soft and soggy. No Bueno! <- No good.
• I toss the bacon and the tater tots in the oven at the same time and prepare the sausage and eggs on the stovetop to save time.

What you will need to make Freezer Breakfast Burritos:

• Medium skillet  –  a wide skillet works best, ideally one that’s more than 12 inches in diameter.

Enjoy!

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Overnight French Toast Casserole
Cheesy Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bombs   Fully Loaded Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Skillet Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Copycat 

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Yield: 8Author: Donna Elick

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Make-ahead breakfast burritos are loaded with your favorite fillings. Eggs, sausage, bacon and tator tots are topped with ooey gooey cheese, and fresh vegetables. Just make up this easy recipe and toss them in the freezer. Pop them in the microwave in the morning for an easy grab and go breakfast.

prep time: 30 minscook time: 30 minstotal time: 60 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16-ounce) bag of frozen tater tots
• 1 pound applewood-smoked bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 12 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 8 ounces O Organic shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
• a handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare tater tots according to package directions. I prefer mine in the oven until crispy.
2. Meanwhile, prepare bacon. I love my bacon in the oven. 400ºF on a baking sheet. Cook 15-25 minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Remove from the oven. Allow to cool and chop into bite-size pieces.
3. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the breakfast sausage. Be sure to break the meat up with a spatula as it cooks. Once cooked completely, drain (if necessary) and set aside.
4. In a large bowl (I use an 8-cup measuring cup) combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk until completely combined.
5. Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and stir occasionally until the eggs are scrambled and no liquid is left in the pan, about 5 minutes. Do not cook until they are completely dry, or they will be very dry in the burrito.
6. To assemble burritos: lay one burrito on the counter. Add about 1 ounce of cheese. Top with a sprinkle of tomatoes and parsley. Add sausage, bacon, about 1/2 cup egg mixture and a big spoon of tater tots.
7. Fold the outer edges into the burrito and hold in place with your middle, ring and pinky fingers. Gather the edge of the burrito closest to you with your thumb and index finger. Fold the burrito over and around the filling, tuck the edge under the filling. It should look like a burrito with one side open now. Pull the rolled portion of the burrito snug as you continue to roll the rest of the burrito, folding in the sides of the untucked side like an accordion a few times until the burrito is closed.
8. Place the burrito seam side down on a sheet of foil or plastic wrap. Wrap the burrito snuggly and place it in a one-gallon freezer bag. Repeat until all burritos are in the freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
9. Reheat Directions: Remove foil or plastic wrap from the burrito and wrap it with a paper towel. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

DONNA'S NOTES

1. If you would like to serve these immediately, wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet in a preheated 400ºF oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
2. You can make the bacon, sausage, tater tots and eggs ahead. The burritos are best with room temperature ingredients, which eliminate the steam that can make burritos soft and soggy. No Bueno! <- No good.
3. I toss the bacon and the tater tots in the oven at the same time and prepare the sausage and eggs on the stovetop to save time.

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Recipe developed by Donna Elick
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Breakfast Sliders (Cheese and Sausage) + VIDEO

Breakfast Sliders are a fully loaded perfectly portable hand held breakfast made using breakfast sausage. They are a handful of yum!

All of your favorite breakfast fixin's come together with the most amazing and unexpected glaze to create the perfect breakfast or dinner.

We love these for game day and let me tell you they are amazingly convenient for tailgating! We love these sliders, Chad calls them a 'handful of yum'. Can't beat that endorsement!

Breakfast sausage is such a versatile ingredient that I've used it in quite a few different recipes including these breakfast sliders.

Have you had a chance to try my Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Sausage Bombs? Or, my Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Monkey Bread is one of my favorite hearty breakfast ideas.

If you're looking for a dinner recipe that uses sage breakfast sausage. you have got to try this delicious Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Skillet recipe.  You can have it on the table in just 30 minutes. It's perfect for your busiest nights.

Breakfast sandwiches really are one of my favorite make-ahead easy breakfast ideas. And, when it comes in a breakfast slider size, it's even better.

If you change up the ingredients, you have enough slider recipes to have a different breakfast or lunch almost every day.

Can I freeze these breakfast sliders?

Yes! One of the easiest ways to save time on a busy morning is by preparing your breakfast the day or weekend before.

Take some time on the weekend and make a batch of these breakfast sliders so you have breakfast all week.

Once the sliders are cooled, place each one (or two) in a freezer bag. They will stay good in the freezer for up to three months this way.

When you want to have one for breakfast, just take it out of the freezer and put it in the oven for a few minutes while you're getting ready for the day.

By the time you're ready to eat, you'll have a hot egg and breakfast sausage slider ready for you to eat.

Ingredient variations
These breakfast sliders use eggs, breakfast sausage, and cheese. But, you can alter the ingredients if you want to. Why not try breakfast sliders with biscuits instead of Hawaiian dinner rolls.

Or, you can try bagel breakfast sliders if you prefer.  The possibilities are endless.

To change this into a bacon breakfast sliders recipe, you can use regular or turkey bacon in place of the breakfast sausage.

Or, why not try deli ham instead. Change up the type of cheese you use. Or, leave the ingredients out that you don't want to use. It's that versatile and easy to modify.

Are these breakfast sliders just for breakfast?
You can enjoy these breakfast sliders any time you like. They make a great brunch or breakfast for dinner. Or, why not take them as a tailgating or appetizer recipe.

We always get rave reviews when we bring these to events.

What can I serve with breakfast sliders?
If you plan on serving these breakfast sausage sliders for breakfast, they are a complete meal by themselves. But, if you want to add something to your meal, you can slice fresh strawberries.

Or, why not try a bowl of fruit salad. My Best Ever Tropical Fruit Salad would be a delicious choice.

Helpful Tips to make Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sliders To make for tailgating use a disposable foil pan or wrap individually in foil and keep warm. Sliders can be prepared a day ahead and popped in the oven before the big game.

If you prefer, you can cut back on the amount of maple syrup you use for a slightly less sweet breakfast slider recipe. Just use the same amount of butter and adjust the syrup as needed.

What you will need to make Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sliders

• A large skillet  –  ideally one that’s more than 12 inches in diameter.
• 9x13 Baking Dish - I have my favorites and this set is one of them. The 9x13 is perfect for casseroles and the smaller size is awesome for making 1/2 a casserole recipe.

Check out more of our favorite breakfast recipes

• Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole
• Fully Loaded Cheesy Breakfast Casserole
• Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Copycat

Enjoy!

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Yield: makes 12

Author: Donna Elick

Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sliders

Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sliders are a fully loaded perfectly portable hand held breakfast. All of your favorite breakfast fixin's come together with the most amazing and unexpected glaze to create the perfect Brinner (breakfast or dinner). We love these for game day and let me tell you they are amazingly convenient for tailgating! We love these sliders, Chad calls them a 'handful of yum'. Can't beat that endorsement!

Ingredients

• 2 (12 oz) pork sausage rolls
• 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls
• 8 large eggs, scrambled
• 6 slices pepper jack cheese
• 8 slices American cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Warm large skillet over medium heat. Form sausage into 12 patties, slightly larger than one dinner roll. Add sausage to skillet and cook until completely cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, using a serrated knife, cut rolls in half lengthwise (without breaking apart). Place bottom half of rolls in 7x10-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish; set tops aside.
4. Scoop scrambled eggs onto bottom rolls; top with pepper jack. Place sausage on top of pepper jack and top with American cheese. Carefully top with top buns.
5. Combine melted butter and maple syrup in small bowl. Brush over tops of rolls allowing sauce to drip down sides and into bottom. Use entire amount.
6. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve and enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTES

1. To make for tailgating use a disposable foil pan or wrap individually in foil and keep warm. Sliders can be prepared a day ahead and popped in the oven before the big game.

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Recipe developed by Donna Elick
Copyright ©2017 – All rights reserved.

Originally published January 2017, updated and republished July 2020.

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