Dairy Free Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole

Total time9 hr 15 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time55 min

Dairy Free Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole

Cubes of rich brioche soak overnight in a cinnamon-spiced custard until every piece is soft and pudding-like, then get topped with a buttery-textured cinnamon streusel that bakes into golden, crumbly clusters. This is the kind of make-ahead breakfast bake that rewards patience — the longer it chills, the deeper the custard soaks in, so by morning all you're doing is scattering the topping and sliding it into the oven. It bakes up deep golden on top with set, custardy edges pulling slightly from the pan, and a warm, spiced center that holds its shape when sliced into squares. A drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar finish it off perfectly for a holiday brunch or a lazy weekend morning. It's a great option to add to your dairy free breakfast rotation, especially when you need something that feeds a crowd with minimal day-of effort.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the casserole

1 loaf (about 1 lb) brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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6 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt

For the streusel

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

For serving

maple syrup, for serving (optional)
powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Arrange the brioche cubes in an even layer in the dish.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and fully combined.

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