Vanilla Maple Donut French Toast Casserole

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A baked French toast casserole combining the comforting flavors of vanilla and maple syrup with a soft, donut-inspired texture. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, combines large eggs, whole milk, heavy cream into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 cups day-old brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, for greasing
• optional powdered sugar, for dusting

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
2. Step 2: Place 6 cups of 1-inch brioche bread cubes into the buttered dish, spreading evenly.
3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until fully combined and smooth.
4. Step 4: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure all bread is soaked.
5. Step 5: Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb the custard.
6. Step 6: Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm, enjoying the soft, vanilla-maple donut-like French toast.