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Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole

Published: May 6, 2016 Last Updated: December 7, 2020

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This Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole is an easy make-ahead breakfast recipe that is sure to please your family.

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole on white plate with raspberries and metal fork.

When it comes to making breakfast I prefer easy recipes that don’t require much fuss.  And, a recipe gets extra points in my book if it can be made the night before.

This Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole is the perfect combination of easy and make ahead.  It’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings or a family brunch.

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole on white plate with raspberries and metal fork.

This recipe actually works best when you make it the night before you plan to serve it.  I assemble the french toast casserole in the baking dish and I prepare the cinnamon streusel topping in a separate bowl and stash both containers in the fridge until I’m ready to bake it.

Then all you have to do in the morning is spread the streusel topping evenly over the french toast and pop the whole thing in the oven.  The french toast is soft and tender and the streusel topping is crunchy and sweet — bliss!

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole on white plate with raspberries and metal fork.

It really is the perfect balance of flavor and texture.  And, my family cannot get enough of this recipe!

And, if you have any leftovers, they are fantastic the next day.  Just place an individual portion on a microwave-safe dish and cover it with a damp paper towel.  Microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through.

Here are some of the tools I used to make this recipe:

  • Nut Chopper
  • Food Processor
  • 13×9 Baking Dish

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole - this easy breakfast casserole recipe is assembled the night before and baked in the morning

Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 6
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

French Toast

  • 1 loaf Texas toast bread - cubed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup pecans - chopped

Instructions

French Toast Casserole

  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place bread cubes in baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt.
  • Pour mixture over top of the bread cubes.
  • Cover and refrigerate over night.

Streusel Topping

  • In a food processor, add the brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Pulse until mixture becomes pea sized.
  • Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pour topping over casserole.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until casserole reaches desired doneness.
  • Serve warm.
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Comments

  1. Joanne Schultz says

    December 27, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    hi Christina, I’m a huge fan of your recipes. I have a few questions about your Cinnamon Streusel French Toast. Do I need to refrigerate overnight or can I make it without waiting? I have an impatient teenage boy that wants to try it now. Also, is there something I can use to substitute the pumpkin pie spice? Thank you and my family cannot wait to try this

    Reply
  2. Laura Demercurio says

    December 13, 2016 at 8:17 am

    This looks yummy! What is Texas toast bread

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      March 6, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      It’s a thicker type of bread. Here’s a link so you can see what I’m talking about: http://amzn.to/2mxczWL

      Reply
  3. Elaine says

    February 8, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    I made the Cinnamon Streusel French Toast Casserole for the second time and it is AMAZING! Thanks for the great recipe Christina!

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      May 25, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      So glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Heather says

    December 12, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    This looks delicious!! Now I can’t decide between cinnamon rolls and this on Christmas morning!

    Reply

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