Perfect for a special breakfast, this Baked French Toast with Brioche is a sweet and indulgent morning meal! Restaurant quality food doesn't have to be hard to make, and this take on French toast is as easy to make as it is delicious.
It features butterscotch syrup that's baked right into the bread for maximum sweetness and flavor. Top with graham crackers crumbs for a unique blend of flavors the whole family will love!
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- 💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- ❔ FAQs
- 📝 Substitutions and Variations
- 🥡 Storage and Reheating
- ⏳ Make Ahead Instructions
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🩵 About This Recipe
Make this amazing brioche French toast bake for a sweet and filling morning meal! Fluffy bread with a delicious graham cracker topping is even better with rich butterscotch syrup.
This is an excellent twist on the classic morning meal that your family will be asking for again and again! Amazing as a special weekend brunch or even breakfast for dinner.
And if you love fun French toast recipes, you should also check out my Sourdough French Toast with Kahlua and my Crock Pot French Toast Casserole!
What readers are saying...
I made this for breakfast this morning, and my family loved it. The graham cracker topping really makes it special.
- Jocelyn
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- brioche - bread that's slightly stale is perfect for this French toast bake.
- eggs - help the custard set around the bread.
- milk - adds creaminess and softens the brioche as it bakes.
- butterscotch syrup - this unique and buttery syrup adds a special flair to the dish.
- graham cracker crumbs - for even more texture and delicious nostalgic flavor.
- brown sugar - sweetens the custard and adds a subtle caramel flavor.
- butter - helps create a golden, slightly crisp top on the baked French toast.
- salt - balances out the sweetness and helps enhance the flavor of your French toast.
🔪 Let's Make Baked French Toast with Brioche!
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Make Batter
Whisk together eggs, butterscotch syrup, and milk.
Coat Bread
Arrange pieces of bread in a baking dish and pour the egg mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or more.
Make Topping
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, graham crackers, butterscotch syrup, and salt.
Add Topping
Use a spoon to sprinkle the topping mixture over top of the chilled French toast bake.
Bake
Place in the oven at 450 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Any kind of brioche works fine for this recipe, whether it's bread, rolls, or another form of brioche.
- To make sure everything bakes evenly, be sure to cut the bread into even pieces.
- A good quality syrup will yield the best flavor, so feel free to make your own or go for something high in quality otherwise.
❔ FAQs
This is a soft and rich variety of French bread that has similarities to both bread and pastries. It differs from bread because of the milk, eggs, and butter used to create the dough, and typically has a natural sweetness to it.
The most likely case is that your bread was too fresh. You want the custard (the egg mixture) to soak into the bread pieces, but if the bread is too soft, the pieces will just get mushy as they soak. Staler bread will absorb the custard without getting too moist or soggy.
French toast actually dates back to ancient Rome, but it got the name French toast because immigrants from France popularized the dish in America.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Caramel syrup or maple syrup can be used instead of the butterscotch.
- For some extra flavor, add ingredients like chocolate chips, sliced bananas, or chopped pecans or walnuts.
- If you can't find brioche, challah or French bread also works well.
Kristin's Kitchen Tip
Allowing your French toast bake to sit and chill for longer allows the egg mixture to really get into the bread pieces and ensures the best flavor and texture!
🥡 Storage and Reheating
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. You can microwave individual portions to reheat, or pop it all back in the oven at about 350 degrees.
This dish can also be frozen in portions for up to 2 months, and those individual frozen portions make great quick breakfasts down the line. Just thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating!
⏳ Make Ahead Instructions
This dish is best when you allow it to sit for a bit in the fridge prior to baking, so it's great to make the night before and pop into the oven in the morning!
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Top this brioche French toast with your own butterscotch syrup if you like (here's a recipe from my friend Karyn at Pint Sized Baker). It isn't that hard, and I always like to make things myself if I have the time!
But, in the event that you don't have the time, you can use store-bought, like this butterscotch syrup from Smuckers (affliate link).
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Baked French Toast With Brioche and Butterscotch
Ingredients
- 10 ounces brioche bread (cut into bite-sized pieces, stale bread works great)
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butterscotch syrup
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons butterscotch syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and ½ cup butterscotch syrup.6 eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup butterscotch syrup
- Lightly grease a 9x13 baking sheet, distribute the pieces of bread evenly in the baking dish, and then pour the egg mixture over the bread pieces.10 ounces brioche bread
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or longer (even overnight) until you are ready to bake.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Melt the butter. In a small bowl, combine the graham crackers, brown sugar, melted butter, 2 teaspoon butterscotch syrup, and salt.¾ cup graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons butterscotch syrup
- Evenly sprinkle the graham cracker mixture over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered until browned and bubbling, about 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
Notes
Prep Tips:
- You can use any type of brioche bread - buns, rolls, etc.
- Cut the bread into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even baking.
- Use good quality syrup for the best flavor.
Variation Suggestions:
- Swap the butterscotch syrup for caramel or maple syrup if you like.
- Add chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or sliced bananas before baking for extra richness.
- Try using challah or French bread if brioche isn't available.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with a drizzle of extra butterscotch or caramel sauce.
- Pair with fresh berries for a sweet-and-fruity balance.
- Top with sprinkled confectioner's sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to use this as a dessert.
Storage Info For Leftovers:
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- You can freeze this in portions for up to 2 months; then thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in February 2017, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in September 2025.
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Kerryanne says
How delicious Kristin!! Thank you for sharing this recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week.I'm delighted to be featuring it at tomorrow's party and pinning too!
Jann Olson says
Oh YUM!! Two of my favorite things, butterscotch and French toast! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Teresa says
Hi Kristin, Thank you for sharing this luscious looking recipe with us on Party in Your PJ's! I've featured you on this week's party!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Kristin - this sounds like such a treat! Thank you for sharing at the What's for Dinner Party - hope to see you again this week!
Jenny says
French Toast bake is one of my favorite breakfast foods. This looks amazing. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. Hope to see you next week.
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
I would absolutely love this for breakfast! Thanks for sharing!
shelley says
This looks so yummy! Sharing it in a roundup post to publish on 9-23-17.
Jocelyn says
I made this for breakfast this morning, and my family loved it. The graham cracker topping really makes it special. By the way, I used homemade caramel sauce because I didn't have any butterscotch syrup on hand. Also, I baked the French toast at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. Thanks so much!
Kristin King says
Caramel sauce sounds amazing. So glad you and your family liked this! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know! 🙂
Regan says
Yum! Featuring this week on Family Fun Friday!
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Judy says
Looks super yummy. I have featured this at my Winter Blues Wednesday party. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com