Eggless French Toast Casserole
Warm, custardy, and perfumed with cinnamon and nutmeg, this baked breakfast casserole is the kind of dish that makes a whole house smell incredible before anyone even sits down at the table. The secret to getting that rich, egg-free custard is a combination of flax gel, cornstarch, dairy-free milk, and dairy-free heavy cream — together they soak into the brioche cubes overnight and bake up into something genuinely indulgent. Letting it rest in the fridge for at least eight hours is the move that takes it from good to great, so this is a perfect make-ahead dish for a weekend brunch or holiday morning. A brown sugar and cinnamon crumble dotted with cold dairy-free butter melts across the top as it bakes, creating a slightly crisp, caramelized crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft, pillowy interior. The casserole comes out of the oven deep golden and set through, ready to be dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup. It serves eight, which means it's built for a crowd — and it disappears fast.
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8 servings
For the casserole
- 1 loaf (about 16 oz) brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 9 tbsp water
- 2 cups dairy free milk
- ½ cup dairy free heavy cream
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
For the topping
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp dairy free butter, cold and cut into small pieces
For serving
- maple syrup, for serving (optional)
- powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseed and 9 tbsp water until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dairy free milk, dairy free heavy cream, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved with no lumps. Whisk in the flax gel, maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and uniform.
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