Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast Casserole
This cinnamon-spiced French toast is a delicious make-ahead recipe to serve a crowd at your next brunch.
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Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Cook's Notes
Finishing Touch
Top off this version with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Variations
For Chocolate and Cherry French Toast: Swap raisins for 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries.
Variations
For Peanut Butter and Jam French Toast: Spread 1 side of 5 brioche slices with 1/4 cup peanut butter and 1 side of 5 slices with 1/2 cup raspberry jam. Arrange filling side down. Omit sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
Variations
For Broccoli and Cheese French Toast: Swap brioche for rustic bread. Swap sugar and cinnamon for 6 ounces shredded pepper Jack, 3/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/2 cup sliced scallions. Swap raisins for 2 cups broccoli florets.
Variations
For Breakfast Sandwich: Swap brioche for 6 English muffins, halved. Swap sugar and cinnamon for 4 ounces shredded cheddar. Swap raisins for 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbed.