BACON BAKED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Bacon Baked French Toast Casserole image

Easy breakfast recipe, can be made the night before and baked in the morning. Prep time does not include soaking overnight (if desired).

Provided by nrsena

Time 55m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf crusty bread, cut into cubes
8 eggs
3 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 slices bacon, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
4 tablespoons cinnamon sugar
maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

If cooking immediately, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, half and half, 1/4 cup of sugar, vanilla, and salt.
Add in bread, tossing to coat thoroughly.
Add in cooked bacon, tossing again.
Pour into prepared pan and cover with foil.
Allow to soak until egg mixture is mostly absorbed (can put in fridge overnight if desired).
Stir bread again, dot with butter and sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar.
Recover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve with maple syrup and/or other desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.9, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 235.4, Sodium 1108.3, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 16.2, Protein 25.4