Baked French Toast With Brioche and Butterscotch
This baked french toast with brioche is an easy-to-make breakfast treat with butterscotch syrup baked right in and topped with a crispy graham cracker crumble!
Servings: 8
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.
- 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
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
