French Toast Casserole: The Best Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on a classic breakfast dish, featuring turkey bacon and a rich custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the French bread into cubes and place in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add fresh fruit as a topping for added flavor.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: French Toast Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food