Brioche French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups packed light brown sugar
• 0.5 cups all purpose flour
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter , melted
• 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon , divided
• cooking spray
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup , plus more for serving
• 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 day-old brioche loaf , 16-oz.
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Stir brown sugar, flour, melted butter, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon together in a medium bowl until crumbly; set aside.

3. 3

   Lightly coat a 9-x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk milk, heavy cream, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon together in a large bowl until fully combined. Toss cubed brioche in milk mixture until all pieces are moistened. (Milk mixture will not be completely absorbed).

4. 4

   Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with granulated sugar.

5. 5

   Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over top of bread mixture. Let casserole stand 10 minutes at room temperature.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated oven until casserole is set and bread is golden brown and puffy, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve immediately with additional maple syrup.