Christmas morning brunch just got exciting thanks to Christmas Breakfast French Toast Casserole! Made with brioche bread, eggs, cream cheese, and a crumb topping, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
This casserole is made the night before you plan on serving it...which makes Christmas morning brunch easy since all you have to do is remove the casserole from the refrigerator and bake!
Check out all the other Christmas Breakfast Recipes for even more delicious ideas for a holiday celebration.
This festive dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, making it the star of any Christmas morning brunch.
Start a new Christmas tradition with Christmas Breakfast French Toast Casserole and find out why it’ll become a new holiday favorite!
This recipe was inspired by my Overnight French Toast Casserole and my Texas Toast French Toast Casserole. All three are wonderful breakfast ideas to serve for special occasions.
Table of Contents
- Brioche French Toast Casserole Overnight
- Stress-Free Holiday Breakfast Magic Awaits! ✨
- Can you freeze French toast casserole?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Custard
- Prepare the Crumb Topping
- Baking Instructions
- Before You Begin!
- Make it a Meal
- Storing and Reheating Tips
- Recipe FAQ
- More Christmas Breakfast Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Brioche French Toast Casserole Overnight
Brioche bread is a yeast-raised buttery bread that originated in France centuries ago. It can be eaten savory or sweet and is commonly used in Christmas morning brunch recipes, like this Christmas Breakfast French Toast Casserole.
The combination of egg, milk, butter and flour create a flavor that is reminiscent of cake, with a soft and slightly sweet taste. Brioche is most often served as toast or French toast but can also be enjoyed plain with butter or jam.
Looking for more breakfast ideas to serve for the holidays? Try my French Toast Cinnamon Rolls, Easy Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole or my Cinnamon Roll Casserole without Eggs...yum!
Stress-Free Holiday Breakfast Magic Awaits! ✨
If you need help with getting breakfast ready for the holidays, I've got you covered! Check out my Holiday Magical Breakfast Digital Cookbook.
It's packed with 10 simple recipes, handy checklists, and even printable activities to keep the kids entertained while you work your culinary magic!
Can you freeze French toast casserole?
To freeze leftovers, allow the casserole to cool completely before transferring to an airtight storage container. The dish should keep in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator, then heat it in your preheated oven until warm through and enjoy!
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Double Decker Insulated Casserole Carrier for Hot or Cold Food
Ceramic Baking Dish Set, 3pcSYRUP Dispenser JarFarmhouse Butter Dish with Lid
Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- While I used Brioche bread, is try challah, croissants, or even a cranberry-walnut bread for a twist.
- Create swirls of cranberry sauce or raspberry jam throughout the casserole.
- Instead of powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, a simple glaze, or even a homemade caramel sauce.
- Crush some candy canes and sprinkle them over the crumble topping for a festive crunch and peppermint flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Begin by spraying a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray. Layer half of the cubed bread in the bottom of the dish. In a mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and maple syrup, and beat until smooth. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the bread. Finally, add the remaining bread on top and set the dish aside.
Prepare the Custard
Step 2: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 12 hours overnight. Combine the eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Step 3: Evenly pour the mixture over the bread.
Prepare the Crumb Topping
Step 4: Combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut in the cold butter.
Step 5: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the bread.
Baking Instructions
Step 6: Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Step 7: Sprinkle the casserole with powdered sugar before serving. Serve with warm maple syrup.
Before You Begin!
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Make it a Meal
- All you need to make this French Toast Casserole is maybe eggs with bacon or breakfast sausage.
- Check out my other recipe for Sweet Breakfast Casserole that's filled with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Try my Brunch Punch Non-Alcoholic recipe to serve for Christmas morning breakfast.
Storing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They should stay fresh up to 5 days after baking.
Reheating Tips: You can easily reheat any leftovers in the microwave for a minute or two until heated through.
Recipe FAQ
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A soggy French toast casserole can be caused by using too much custard, stale bread, or overcooking. Make sure to use the correct bread-to-custard ratio and dry bread thoroughly if cubing it. Avoid overbaking the casserole to achieve the best texture.
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Christmas Breakfast French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Brioche or Challah Bread cubed
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Custard/Egg Layer:
- 8 eggs
- 2 ¼ cups whole milk
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
Crumb Topping:
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Place half of the cubed Brioche bread in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish that's been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- In the bowl of a KichenAid mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Drop by spoonful to the top of the cubed bread.
- Layer the remaining bread on top.
- Set aside.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour evenly over the top of the bread.
- Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, up to 12 hours.
The Next Morning:
- Prepare the crumb topping by combining together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender.
- Sprinkle the topping evely over the soaked bread.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Sprinkle it with powdered sugar before serving.
- Serve with warmed maple syrup.
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