What is condensed milk?

Condensed milk is sweet and is made by removing 60% of the water from dairy milk and then adding sugar. Some brands are thicker than others.

Why add condensed milk to French toast?

Condensed milk adds flavor, moisture and sweetness.

What milk is the best for French toast?

Use what you prefer but heavy cream or half and half makes for a creamy custard. The egg/milk mixture is actually a custard.

Condensed Milk Baked French Toast Casserole

Description

This easy French toast casserole made with a custard of condensed milk and eggs with vanilla extract for flavoring, is amazingly delicious. Perfect for an easy brunch or breakfast!

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz brioche or challah

1 c condensed milk

1 c whole milk or 1/2 c milk and 1/2 c heavy cream

3 eggs

3/4 t. cinnamon

Pinch of salt

2 t vanilla extract

1 cup fresh blueberries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a ceramic baking dish that is approximately 9" x 7" with butter.

In a medium sized mixing bowl beat together 1/2 condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in the cubed or torn brioche or challah.

Pour into greased baking dish and top with 1 c of blueberries.

Bake 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Drizzle with more condensed milk and serve.

Notes

Thanks Wanderlust and Wellness.org!

This recipe can easily be doubled and made in a 13 x 9 pan.