Chocolate Chip French Toast Bake Recipe

This is the breakfast casserole I make when I want to feed a crowd without standing over a stove. Everything comes together the night before — bread layered in the dish, egg mixture poured over, covered and into the fridge — and in the morning you just slide it into the oven. By the time everyone is up and at the table, breakfast is done.

Seven ingredients. One 9×13 dish. Zero morning stress.

The chocolate chip brioche is what makes this one special — it’s rich and slightly sweet on its own, so the custard doesn’t need much sugar. That chocolate chip flavor bakes into every layer rather than sitting on top as an afterthought. If you can’t find chocolate chip brioche at your store, regular brioche or challah with extra chocolate chips added to the layers gets you to the same place.

The only rule: let it soak. Thirty minutes minimum, overnight is better. That’s what turns individual pieces of bread into a cohesive, custardy casserole instead of dry baked bread with egg poured over it.

Ingredients:

How Do You Make This Chocolate Chip French Toast?

• Grease a 9×13 baking dish and place half the bread in a single layer along the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
• Place eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
• In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar.
• Pour half the egg mixture over the top of the bread and top with half the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Place the remaining bread on top of the coated bread layer and top with the remaining egg mixture and remaining cinnamon sugar.
• Place the casserole in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
• When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove foil cover and add chocolate chips to the top of the casserole. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

Reader-Tested Variations

Butterscotch chips: Reader Barbara swapped the chocolate chips for butterscotch chips and her friend preferred them — a great call for anyone who wants a warmer, caramel-forward flavor instead of chocolate.

Peanut butter swirl: Add 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter whisked into the egg mixture for a chocolate-peanut butter combination that kids go absolutely wild for.

Heavy cream upgrade: Swap the milk for heavy cream for a noticeably richer, more decadent custard. Worth it for holidays.

Mixed chip layers: Use semi-sweet chips in the layers and white chocolate chips on top — the contrast is beautiful visually and the white chocolate melts differently than dark, creating a more varied topping texture.

FAQs:

Tips & Tricks:

• Use a slightly smaller pan than recommended and place it inside a larger baking dish filled with a box of kosher salt or a bag of rice. This helps to distribute heat evenly.
• For the best results, ensure that the bread is soaked well in the egg mixture.
• Using heavy cream instead of milk in the egg batter will make for a more decadent breakfast.
• If you are using very crusty bread, let it soak in the egg mixture for at least half an hour.

Where to Serve:

This French toast is perfect for a special breakfast on Christmas morning, Mother’s Day, or any holiday brunch. It’s also a great way to use up old bread and turn it into a feast that the whole family will love!

This Chocolate Chip French Toast Casserole recipe works because it’s a combination of basic ingredients with a twist. The chocolate chips and the type of bread used add a unique flavor that sets it apart from a traditional French toast. Using stale bread or dried bread cubes allows the bread to soak up the egg mixture well. The result is a perfect balance of soft, eggy bread with the delightful crunch of golden brown edges and the richness of chocolate chips.

Be sure to wow your family members with this amazing chocolate chip french toast recipe!

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