Well now, let me tell ya about this dish called French toast casserole. You know, it ain’t nothing like the regular ol’ French toast you make on a skillet, but it’s just as tasty, if not more! This here recipe comes from Paula Deen, and lemme tell ya, it’s one of those things you gotta try for breakfast, especially when you got a bunch of folks coming over. It’s easy, and it fills up the belly good.
Now, you might be wonderin’, “What’s so special ’bout this French toast casserole?” Well, let me explain. You start off by usin’ some good bread, maybe some leftover loaf or even that day-old bread you got sittin’ around. You want the kinda bread that’s gonna soak up the eggs and milk real good. Don’t go usin’ no soft sandwich bread; that won’t work. A nice thick piece of bread, like a French bread or some good ol’ challah, will do the trick just fine.
So, you take that bread and cut it up into chunks. Then, you mix up some eggs, milk, and a lil’ sugar to make the custard. You pour that over the bread chunks, makin’ sure all the bread gets a nice soak. You want that bread to get all squishy and yummy. After you pour the custard over, let it sit for a bit so the bread soaks it up good. While that’s sittin’, you can be makin’ the topping, which is just butter, brown sugar, and a lil’ cinnamon. You melt it all together and pour it over the bread. Trust me, that topping’s what makes it all special.
Once that casserole’s all put together, you pop it in the oven and bake it for about 45 minutes. It’ll get all golden and bubbly, with the bread edges gettin’ nice and crispy-like. When it’s done, you can sprinkle a lil’ powdered sugar on top and serve it with some syrup. Don’t forget the butter on the side! Ain’t nothing better than that hot, gooey French toast casserole with a bit of maple syrup drizzled on top.
Now, you might be askin’ where this French toast came from in the first place. Well, you see, it goes way back in history. There’s a Roman recipe called “pan dulcis” which is believed to be the origin of French toast. Back in the day, them Romans would soak bread in milk and eggs and fry it up in butter or oil. The whole idea spread from there, and eventually, it turned into what we know today as French toast. Ain’t that somethin’?
So, if you’re lookin’ for a breakfast dish that’ll fill up your family and leave everyone askin’ for seconds, this French toast casserole is just what you need. It’s easy to make, and you can even prepare it the night before if you want. Just cover it up and put it in the fridge, then pop it in the oven the next mornin’. Simple, tasty, and full of comfort—just the way it oughta be.
Trust me, once you try this casserole, you’ll be makin’ it every time you’ve got folks over for breakfast or brunch. And don’t forget, it’s perfect for those holiday mornings too. Ain’t no better way to start your day than with a big ol’ plate of French toast casserole.
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