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Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole

5 from 6 votes
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole - This easy overnight French toast casserole takes all the hassle out of French toast! Try our classic recipe or one of the tasty variations below for a fun treat! (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free)
**It's really important that you use dry or slightly stale bread for this recipe so it doesn't go soggy. See the notes section below for tips on speeding things along if your bread isn't dry/stale. 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
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Servings: 8 Generous servings
Calories: 289kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) loaf dry or slightly stale gluten-free bread* cut into 1-inch cubes (you'll have about 9-10 cups cubed bread) (I like Canyon Bakehouse for this!)
  • 5 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk regular or dairy-free milk: I use unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup white sugar, or brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons butter or vegan butter melted
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: pure maple syrup powdered sugar, fresh berries, sliced peaches, toasted pecans, sliced almonds, etc.

Instructions

TO MAKE THIS CASSEROLE THE NIGHT BEFORE:

  • Prep Your Pan. Grease a 9x13" (3-quart) baking dish with a little butter or spray oil.
  • Prep Bread. Place dry bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
  • Make The Custard Mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, syrup/sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. (The cinnamon may look a little clumpy. Don't worry!)
  • Pour the egg/milk mixture over the bread in the baking dish, doing your best to evenly coat the bread. Use a spatula to *gently* pat down the bread so it's all coated in the egg mixture.
  • Cover & Chill. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate 8-12 hours overnight in the refrigerator.
  • The Next Morning, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and let the casserole come up to room temperature while the oven preheats.
  • Bake. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake 30 minutes covered.
  • Remove the foil and bake the French toast casserole an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden.
  • Cool 5 minutes or so, then cut into slices + top with powdered sugar or your favorite garnishes.

TO MAKE THIS CASSEROLE RIGHT AWAY (SAME MORNING)

  • Preheat & Prep Your Pan. To start, preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13" (3-quart) baking dish with a little butter or spray oil.
  • Prep Bread. Place dry bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
  • Make The Custard. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, syrup/sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. (The cinnamon may look a little clumpy. Don't worry!)
  • Pour the egg/milk mixture over the bread in the baking dish, doing your best to evenly coat the bread. Use a spatula to *gently* pat down the bread so it's all coated in the egg mixture.
  • Cover, Rest & Bake. Cover the baking dish with foil and let rest 20-30 minutes before baking. Bake COVERED 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake the French toast casserole an additional 15-20 minutes UNCOVERED or until the top is golden.
  • Cool 5 minutes or so, then cut into slices + top with powdered sugar or your favorite garnishes.

Notes

  • *HOW TO DRY BREAD FOR FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE: If your bread isn't dry, you can leave it out overnight or all day to dry, or pop it in a 200 degree oven on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes to speed things along. Let the bread cool completely before proceeding with the recipe.
  • Budget-Friendly Tip! I like to save all the ends of my bread loaves over a few weeks, then use them all for this when I get enough. My kids won't use the ends for sandwiches or toast, but they'll happily eat them in this gluten-free French toast casserole!
  • Tips For Leftovers. Cover the pan with foil or transfer slices of the casserole to an airtight container and store in the fridge 1-2 days. Reheat in the microwave, or place the entire pan in a 300 degree oven for 15-20 minutes to reheat. 

Video

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free french toast casserole, gluten-free baked French toast, gluten-free French toast bake

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th recipe | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.1g | Protein: 8.1g | Fat: 9.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 142.6mg | Sodium: 429.4mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 167.5mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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