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Baked Banana French Toast Casserole

Irresistibly Creamy Baked Banana French Toast Casserole

A delightful Baked Banana French Toast Casserole that redefines breakfast comfort with ripe bananas and customizable options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 10 slices Brioche or Challah Bread stale works best
  • 4 Eggs or flaxseed meal for vegan
  • 2 cups Milk or Cream use non-dairy for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract pure for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon consider nutmeg for variation
  • 4 Ripe Bananas overripe for maximum sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or non-dairy butter
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Flour whole wheat increases nutrition
  • 1/4 cup Cold Butter keep cold for texture

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch casserole dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the casserole by greasing a 9x13-inch dish and cutting stale bread into bite-sized chunks.
  2. Mix custard by whisking eggs, non-dairy milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Combine the custard with bread cubes and fold in sliced bananas.
  4. Refrigerate overnight, covered tightly to prevent drying.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and let casserole sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking.
  6. Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cutting in cold butter until crumbly.
  7. Bake casserole for 35 to 40 minutes, sprinkling streusel 10 minutes before done.
  8. Cool for a few minutes and serve warm with syrup or fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use stale bread for best results and allow bananas to ripen for maximum sweetness.

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