Enjoy a warm and delicious Cinnamon Crunch Baked French Toast Casserole with a hint of vanilla and a delightful brown sugar crumb topping. Prepare it overnight and simply bake it in the morning for a stress-free breakfast!
Place the cubed French bread in a greased 2.5-quart casserole dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla together.
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down lightly to ensure the bread absorbs the custard. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours.
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Prepare the crumb topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until it resembles wet, clumpy sand. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake the French toast.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Remove the French toast and topping from the refrigerator. The bread should have absorbed most of the custard.
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Crumble the topping evenly over the French toast.
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Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
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Serve immediately with maple syrup. Leftovers can be refrigerated, if necessary.