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Pretzel French Toast Casserole

A warm and slightly salty Pretzel French Toast Casserole that combines golden custard with chewy pretzel bites, creating a delightful breakfast treat that's easy to prepare ahead and share.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 20 oz Pretzel bread bites Use slightly stale for better soaking.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk preferred.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar Optional for dusting.
  • Maple syrup Optional for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease a 3-quart (9×13-inch) baking dish with butter.
  2. Slice the pretzel bread bites into cubes and spread them out evenly in the buttered dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes, then gently press down on the bread to help it soak up the custard.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for even better flavor.
Baking
  1. When you’re ready to bake, take the dish out of the fridge and remove the plastic wrap.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  3. Bake the French toast for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  4. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil and continue baking.
Serving
  1. Let it cool slightly, then serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, or your favorite toppings like whipped cream, lemon curd, or fresh fruit.

Notes

For variations, you can omit sugar and add chives and cheddar for a savory version, or include chocolate chips for a sweeter option. Stale pretzel bites work best for soaking.