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This is the ideal breakfast casserole to whip up for an early brunch with friends, as it can be prepared the night before! Just pop it in the oven the following morning and, voila! Your delicious casserole will be hot and ready to savor. Pair it with maple syrup, fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or all of the above!
Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
• 1 pound loaf of sourdough or French bread
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups of 2% or whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
Directions
Step 1
Lightly grease your casserole dish or use non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
Cut the bread into 1-2 inch cubes and spread them evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Step 3
In a bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour this egg mixture over the bread in the casserole dish, ensuring all the bread is saturated.
Step 4
Cover the casserole dish and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Step 5
Prepare the topping just before baking, or it can be made in advance and refrigerated overnight. To make the topping, mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in the butter until a crumbly texture is achieved, reminiscent of streusel.
Step 6
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 7
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the casserole.
Step 8
For a moist casserole, bake for 45 minutes. For a firmer texture with less moisture, bake for 1 hour. Once done, take the casserole out of the oven and serve warm.
