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French Toast Casserole Recipe--Gluten Free
Updated November 28, 2018.
When you pull this mouthwatering French Toast Casserole recipe from the hot oven, family will belly up to the breakfast table!
Dole it out with warm maple syrup drizzled over the top.
Scrumptious!
There is nothing like enjoying warm comfort food first thing in the morning.
Yummy!
If you want a one-dish meal that presents beautifully for brunch or special family gatherings, then this easy-to-make gluten-free French Toast Casserole recipe is what you are looking for.
Some folks enjoy this old-time favorite for regular fare!
We like it on weekends when family members gather close to reconnect after a long work week.
Kick up the flavor by using organic ingredients.
Play with the recipe and explore the variations and toppings below.
Add-ins
Add 1 cup (250 ml) raisins
Add 1 cup raisins and 1 cup chopped nuts
Add 1 pound breakfast sausage, browned
Replace apples with 1 cup chopped dried fruit of choice
Replace apples with 1 cup chopped dates
Replace apples with 1 cup raisins
Replace apples with 1 cup raisins and 1 cup chopped nuts
Replace apples with 1 cup dates and 1 cup chopped nuts
Eliminate apples
Replace apples with 1 cup shredded, toasted coconut
Serve French Toast Casserole recipe with citrus fruit slices, berries, or fresh squeezed fruit or tomato juice for a meal filled with complete nutrition.
French Toast Casserole Recipe--Gluten Free
By Cat McMahon
So easy to toss together! You can serve a fancy breakfast or brunch in no time at all!
Ingredients:
- one 12 ounce loaf gluten-free bread cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 apple, cored, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups milk (or milk substitute)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Homemade Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, diced (optional)
- 3 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- maple syrup
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
3. Spread bread cubes in bottom of baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the chopped apples evenly across the top.
5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
6. Add milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon.
7. Beat until well blended.
8. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes.
9. In a small mixing bowl combine sugar and cinnamon.
10. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture over the top of casserole.
11. Dot top of casserole with cold diced butter (optional).
12. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
13. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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