Gingerbread French Toast Casserole Recipe

This Gingerbread French Toast Casserole features brioche, molasses, and warm spices for an easy holiday breakfast you can prep ahead.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Chill Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gingerbread French Toast Casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 482kcal

14 oz brioche or challah bread chopped into 1-inch cubes (about 8–10 cups loosely packed)
3 large eggs
1½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
6 tbsp light brown sugar
8 tbsp molasses
1½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1½ tsp vanilla extract

Prepare the Dish: Grease a 9x13"baking dish. Add the chopped bread cubes in an even layer.
Make the Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, molasses, spices, and vanilla until well combined.
Assemble: Pour the custard evenly over the bread cubes. Press gently to help the bread soak it up. Let it sit for 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F. If chilled, allow to come to room temperature for 15–20 minutes before baking.
Add the Topping: Stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and ginger. Drizzle over the casserole.
Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, until puffed, golden, and set in the center.
Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle pecans, powdered sugar, pomeganate seeds and ginger cookies. Enjoy warm with maple syrup or whipped cream.