Description
Banana French Toast Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that brings the flavors of ripe bananas and rich custard-soaked bread together in a delightful bake. Perfect for lazy weekend brunches or holiday gatherings, this easy recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a show-stopping breakfast that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its beautiful golden top and sweet aroma, it’s an irresistible treat you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Toss cubed bread into the greased dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour over the bread cubes.
- Layer sliced bananas on top and mix gently to combine.
- Sprinkle nuts on top if using. Bake for 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 160mg