Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

Casserole

• 1 loaf (14–16 oz) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (slightly stale is best)
• 8 large eggs
• 1½ cups whole milk
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Cinnamon Streusel Topping

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread the bread cubes evenly into the prepared dish.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Slowly pour the custard over the bread, gently pressing the bread down with a spatula so every piece absorbs some of the mixture. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
6. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown with a crisp cinnamon topping.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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Optional Toppings

• Warm maple syrup
• Powdered sugar
• Fresh strawberries
• Blueberries
• Candied pecans
• Whipped cream

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Misty’s Tip

For the best texture, use bread that’s one day old. It absorbs the custard beautifully while baking up soft inside with lightly crisp edges.