Looking to level up your brunch game for those special occasions? Indulge in the rich chocolate flavor and transform day-old bread into a decadent Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.
Looking for the perfect holiday breakfast to treat your loved ones or make your mom’s Mother’s Day extra special? Look no further!
Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole is made with Double Chocolate Espresso Sourdough Bread, making it the ultimate breakfast bake that everyone will adore.
French Toast Casseroles are a go-to recipe whenever we have extra sourdough bread in the house. It’s delicious when prepared with fresh or day-old bread! Plus, with an easy preparation process, this recipe is a stress-free dish to whip up the night before for an easy and memorable morning breakfast.
The star ingredient, Double Chocolate Espresso Sourdough Bread, brings a delightful upgrade to a classic breakfast choice! The chocolate sourdough bread and cinnamon custard filling create a delicious bite that reminds us of Mexican hot chocolate!
Using my Double Chocolate Espresso Sourdough Bread guarantees that your French toast casserole won’t suffer from the typical mushiness often found with softer bread choices like white or brioche. Its robust texture provides the ideal base, soaking up the luscious custard mixture to perfection, ensuring a delightful and satisfying bite every time.
With its delightful flavors and straightforward preparation, this Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole is destined to become your go-to favorite breakfast recipe for holidays, special occasions, or any day that deserves a little extra love.
Make this delightful dish for your next breakfast gathering, and watch as the smiles and compliments pour in!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Easy Overnight French Toast Recipe:
Prepare this Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole the night before, store it in the fridge, and pop it in the oven the next morning for an easy and delicious breakfast.
No-waste recipe:
Baked French Toast Casserole is a great way to put stale bread to use! Never waste another crumb of sourdough bread with this easy recipe.
A new twist on a classic breakfast:
Chocolate French Toast Casserole brings a delicious twist to the classic weekend breakfast. Chocolate Sourdough Bread and ground cinnamon taste like Mexican hot chocolate.
Ingredients
Double Chocolate Sourdough Bread – This Chocolate Sourdough Loaf is packed with rich chocolatey flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips.
Large eggs – Helps to bind the French toast bake together
Milk – I used whole milk for this recipe, but any dairy and non-dairy option, like almond milk, will work.
Heavy Whipping Cream – Adding heavy cream to the milk mixture gives this breakfast bake a custard-like texture, almost like a bread pudding.
Maple Syrup – I love using this natural sweetener to give this special treat just a touch of extra sweetness.
Vanilla – I used vanilla extract, but use what you have.
Ground Cinnamon – The chocolate mixture works perfectly with ground cinnamon. Each bite tastes like Mexican hot chocolate, yum!
Salt – Just a pinch of salt will help elevate the sweetness of this Sourdough Chocolate French Toast Casserole.
Supplies
Whisk
9×13 Baking Dish
How to Make Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole
Bake a loaf of my Double Chocolate Espresso Sourdough Bread. For this recipe, you can use a fresh loaf or a loaf that is starting to go stale.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Cube the Chocolate Sourdough Bread into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Sometimes I will remove really tough pieces of the crust. Place in a large bowl and set to the side.
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until all of the bread pieces have soaked in the liquids.
Grease a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and place it into the preheated oven.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the middle is cooked through with no more liquids and the top of the casserole is golden brown and slightly crisp.
Serve hot.
How to Serve
Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole is absolutely scrumptious when served with classic toppings like melted butter and real maple syrup. Garnish with an array of fresh fruits like fresh raspberries, ripe strawberries, and juicy blueberries for a pop of color and sweetness.
Sprinkle a dusting of cinnamon sugar for added texture and richness.
For the ultimate indulgence, drizzle with velvety chocolate sauce, serve alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and top with a few white chocolate curls.
How to Store
Store leftover French toast casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat scoops of Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole in the microwave, heating at 30-second increments until it is heated through.
To reheat the whole casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake covered for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
Helpful Tips:
If the top of the Chocolate Sourdough French Toast is browning too much before it has finished baking, cover the top with aluminum foil and continue to bake.
If you only have 1/2 of a loaf, cut the recipe in half and bake the casserole in an 8×8 baking dish for the same amount of time.
Happy baking!
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Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole Recipe
Looking to level up your brunch game for those special occasions? Indulge in the rich chocolate flavor and transform day-old bread into a decadent Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole that'll have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- Chocolate and Espresso Sourdough Loaf, 1 loaf
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Bake my Double Chocolate Espresso Sourdough Bread. You can use a fresh loaf or a loaf that is starting to go stale.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
3. Cube the Chocolate Sourdough Bread into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes. Sometimes I will remove really tough pieces of the crust. Place in a large bowl and set to the side.
4. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until all of the bread pieces have soaked in the liquids.
6. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and place it into the preheated oven.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the middle is cooked through with no more liquids and the top of the casserole is golden brown and slightly crisp.
9. Serve hot.
Notes
Helpful Tips:
You can make this the night before, store it in the fridge, and pop it in the oven the next morning for an easy breakfast or brunch.
If the top of the Chocolate Sourdough French Toast is starting to burn, cover the top with aluminum foil and continue to bake.
If you only have 1/2 of a loaf, cut the recipe in half and bake the casserole in an 8x8 baking dish for the same amount of time.
Store:
Store leftover French toast casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat:
Reheat scoops of Chocolate Sourdough French Toast Casserole in the microwave, heating at 30-second increments until it is heated through.
To reheat the whole casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake covered for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
I used your Chai Sourdough Loaf instead of your chocolate loaf and it was delightful! Such a great use for leftover bread.