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    Chocolate French Toast Casserole

    June 3, 2017 By Monika Last Updated February 3, 2022 15 Comments

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    This delicious chocolate french toast casserole is soft and fluffy on the inside and comes with a topping of sugar and pecans for a crunchy finish. Made with moderate amounts of fat and sugar and ready in under 40 minutes.

    Chocolate french toast casserole with chocolate chips and pecans in white oval dish.

    If you are a fan of French toast you will love this chocolate french toast casserole.  Making a one-pot french toast recipe is super quick and easy. 

    This is because instead of making individual portions, which can be time consuming, you can cook the entire french toast mixture in one dish. This will produce enough chocolate eggy bread to feed 4 hungry people!

    Preparation takes minutes and the time needed for the bread to absorb the egg mixture depends on how soft/fresh your bread is (I used soft rolls and waited approximately 5 minutes).

    Chocolate french toast ingredients and substitutions

    • Bread: I recommend using soft bread such as brioche, plain white or whole wheat rolls (they will absorb the egg mixture quickly). Alternatively use sliced bread.
    • Eggs.
    • Milk: Use any.
    • Cacao: Use either cacao or cocoa powder. I tend to use cacao as it's a little healthier.
    • Chocolate chips: I used dark chocolate chips but milk or white chocolate chips (or chunks) will work well, too.
    • Light brown sugar: Adds sweetness and flavour to the french toast mixture.
    • Demerara sugar: Adds crunch.
    • Butter: Helps to make the top crispy.
    • Pecans: These add a nice crunchy finish, but you can use walnuts or crushed hazelnuts instead.
    Ingredients for making chocolate french toast casserole in individual dishes.
    Chocolate french toast casserole ingredients.

    Can I use stale bread

    It's ok to use slightly stale bread in this recipe, although you might have to wait a bit longer for the egg mixture to get absorbed.  In my opinion, however, soft bread/rolls works best in this chocolate French toast recipe.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5. Lightly grease a medium size casserole dish (20x22 cm/8x9'') and set aside.

    1. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, cacao and brown sugar until smooth.

    4 eggs, milk and cocoa in mixing bowl.

    2. Place the bread chunks in your casserole dish, pour in the egg mixture and stir well.  Set aside for 2-3 minutes then give another stir (most of the mixture will have been absorbed). Scatter the chocolate chips over the top tucking gently in-between the bread pieces.

    Making chocolate french toast casserole with chocolate chips in oval dish.

    3. Press the pecans gently into the mixture. 

    French toast casserole with chocolate chips and pecans in oval dish.

    4. Sprinkle the demerara sugar and drizzle the melted butter over the casserole. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes (until the top is crispy and the pecans are lightly browned).

    Chocolate french toast mixture with pecans and chocolate chips in white casserole dish.

    5. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

    Side view of french toast bake with chocolate chips in white dish.

    Serving suggestions

    Delicious with maple syrup, fruit compote or fresh fruit (such as berries).

    Can I make this recipe ahead

    Yes, you can! You can prepare this chocolate french toast casserole ahead (the night before) and refrigerate until you are ready to bake it. Bake in a preheated oven as per Instructions.

    Top tips and FAQs

    • Stir the egg and bread mixture gently so the bread pieces remain intact.
    • If you prefer the bread pieces to cook separately use a larger casserole dish and arrange the bread in a single layer.  Your casserole will probably need less time in the oven.
    • Best served immediately.   
    • Not suitable for freezing.

    Portion of chocolate french toast with pecans and maple syrup on white plate.

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    Recipe

    Chocolate french toast casserole with chocolate chips and pecans in white oval dish.

    Chocolate French Toast Casserole

    This delicious chocolate french toast casserole is soft and fluffy on the inside and comes with a topping of sugar and pecans for a crunchy finish. Made with moderate amounts of fat and sugar and ready in under 40 minutes.
    4.50 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: International, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 38 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 328kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • 20/22 cm (8/9'') casserole dish

    Ingredients

    • 6 ounces (170 g) dinner rolls approx. 3 medium rolls (brioche, white or whole wheat rolls) torn into chunks
    • 4 large eggs
    • ⅔ cup (160 ml) milk any
    • 1½ tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
    • ¼ cup (50 g) chocolate chips or chocolate chunks, any
    • 1½ tablespoons demerara sugar
    • ⅓ cup (40 g) pecans
    • 2 tablespoons butter

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5. Lightly grease a medium size casserole dish (20/22 cm, 8/9'') and set aside.
      In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, cacao and brown sugar until smooth.
    • Place the bread chunks in your casserole dish, pour in the egg mixture and stir well.  Set aside for 2-3 minutes then give another stir (most of the mixture will have been absorbed). Scatter the chocolate chips over the top tucking gently in-between the bread pieces.
    • Press the pecans gently into the mixture, sprinkle the demerara sugar and drizzle the melted butter over the casserole. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes (until the top is crispy and the pecans are lightly browned).
    • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • French toast bread: I recommend using soft rolls including brioche, plain white or whole wheat (they will absorb the egg mixture quickly). Alternatively use bread slices.
    • Stir the egg and bread mixture gently so the bread pieces remain intact.
    • If you prefer the bread pieces to cook separately use a larger casserole dish and arrange the bread in a single layer.  Your casserole will probably need less time in the oven.
    • You can prepare this chocolate french toast casserole ahead (the night before) and refrigerate until you are ready to bake it. Bake in a preheated oven as per Instructions.
    • Cacao: Use either cacao or cocoa powder. I tend to use cacao as it's a little healthier.
    • Best served immediately.  Delicious with maple syrup, fruit compote or fresh berries.
    • Not suitable for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 8mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Balvinder says

      September 15, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good. Have to try this as my daughter is bugging me to make french toast.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        September 16, 2018 at 8:39 am

        Thanks Balvinder, I love making French toast on Sunday especially.

        Reply
    2. apuginthekitchen says

      June 14, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      This is a gorgeous dish!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 14, 2017 at 9:34 pm

        Thank you! Glad you like it:)

        Reply
    3. Kat says

      June 06, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      This looks amazing! I would be so happy to wake up to this on a Sunday morning, or any morning for that matter!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 06, 2017 at 10:07 pm

        Thank you:)

        Reply
    4. Jhuls says

      June 06, 2017 at 6:48 am

      This sounds absolutely delicious!!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 06, 2017 at 6:58 am

        Thank you Jhuls:)

        Reply
    5. Kate says

      June 05, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      I've yet to make GF French Toast..... but this looks amazing! xx

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 05, 2017 at 6:18 pm

        Thanks! I am sure gluten free bread would work just as well in this recipe.

        Reply
    6. Jacqui Bellefontaine says

      June 05, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      Looks absolutely delicious. I will definitely be trying this for breakfast soon. Pinning so I can find it again.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 05, 2017 at 2:18 pm

        Thank you Jacqui! Hope you like it:)

        Reply
    7. helenfern says

      June 04, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      That sounds so good - and those caramelized pecans sitting on the top look wonderful!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        June 05, 2017 at 6:39 am

        Thank you:)

        Reply

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